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Georgia Gilmore was an amazing cook. She had a big heart and loved to help others. When the cost to fund the Montgomery Bus Boycott became high, Georgia stepped in. She baked, fried, and simmered food to sell. Each week she donated all proceeds to the Civil Rights leaders.
3) Alvin Ailey
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Introduce your child to one of the most influential African American dancers and choreographers in history with the children's book Alvin Ailey, part of the Leaders Like Us series.
Who was Alvin Ailey? Children will love tuning in to this engaging biography that explores Alvin's cultural and groundbreaking contributions to dance, choreography, and Broadway theater.
Fun Storybook Features:
• This children's book features a timeline, post-reading...
4) Pauli Murray
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Introduce your child to one of the most influential civil rights and gender equality activists in American history with the children's book Pauli Murray, part of the Leaders Like Us series.
Who was Pauli Murray? Children will love learning about this activist who fought for different rights and became the first African American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest.
Fun Storybook Features:
• This children's book features a timeline, post-reading...
5) Sally Ride
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Introduce your child to one of the most influential American astronauts and STEM field leaders in history with the children's book Sally Ride, part of the Leaders Like Us series.
Who was Sally Ride? Children will shoot for the stars with this engaging biography that explores Sally's scientific accomplishments, her career at NASA, and her contributions to the STEM field.
Fun Storybook Features:
• This children's book features a timeline,...
8) Major Taylor
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"Major" loved to ride his bike. He raced and did trickes, winning award after award. He became one of the best bicycle racers in the United States in just a few years. What happened o this amazing athlete?
10) Charlotta Bass
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"Learn about the dedication, passion, and integrity of Bass, who fought for justice and equality, becoming the first woman and African American to run for vice president of the America."--
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Ever since she was young, Rebecca wanted to help people feel better, even before people knew much about modern medicine. She would not let anyone stop her from becoming the first African American woman doctor in the United States. She even wrote a book so that others could learn too.
13) Wendell Scott
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"Explore the life of Wendell Scott, one of the first African American NASCAR drivers and first African American to win a race in the Grand National Series."--
14) Leland Melvin
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This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American astronaut and engineer, Leland Melvin.
15) Jackie Ormes
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An overview of the life and achievements of Jackie Ormes that discusses her childhood, move to Chicago, political views, social circle, success as a commercial artist and cartoonist, popular comics, the Patty-Jo doll, and more. Includes over 150 illustrations.
16) Gabby Douglas
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A brief overview of the life of gymnast Gabby Douglas, who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
17) Philip Vera Cruz
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Rourke Educational Media
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[2023]
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This biography tells the story an unsung hero and Filipino farm worker, Philip Vera Cruz, who led the historic Delano strike, grape boycott, and the formation of the United Farm Workers union.
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Rourke
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[2023]
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Ketanji Brown Jackson made history as the first African American woman to become a Supreme Court Justice. Learn about Ketanji Brown Jackson's life, experience, and accomplishments in this nonfiction biography. This illustrated book includes a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills.
19) O.W. Gurley
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Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
2022.
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O.W. Gurley was a savvy businessman. In 1905 he purchased 40 acres of land in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It later became known as the Greenwood Community. He used his money and influence to make Greenwood one of the richest African American communities in America. It was nicknamed "Black Wall Street."
20) Cathy Hughes
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Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
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[2022]
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Cathy Hughes is a media sensation. In 1979 she purchased radio station WOL in Washington, D.C. With hard work she grew her business into the largest Black-owned media company in the United States. She is the founder and chairperson of Urban One. It includes TV One, Radio One, Reach Media, and One Solution.
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