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Stephen Colbert
This book explores how comedian Stephen Colbert's satiric views of American life have captured the imagination of viewers around the world—and sharpened these individuals' own …
Thurgood Marshall
This book provides a detailed examination of the life and legal legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, including a discussion of the many legal cases in which he was …
Sonia Sotomayor
This insightful biography introduces readers to Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a remarkable woman with a single-minded pursuit of educational excellence, who rose from poverty in a Bronx …
Tyra Banks
This book chronicles the fascinating life story of the supermodel turned media mogul who has become one of the most influential African American women in our popular culture. Tyra …
Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez, the labor organizer and founder of the United Farm Workers of America, was, perhaps, an unlikely hero. In this biography, his early life is shown to be fairly typical …
The Notorious B.I.G.
Over ten years since his death, Biggie Smalls, also known as The Notorious B.I.G., is considered one of the most influential rappers of all time, a credit continually given by …
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Mohandas K. Gandhi, known as Mahatma (great soul) Gandhi, is a revered figure worldwide for his nonviolent action to free India from British rule. His iconic status endures in the …
Shaquille O'Neal
As one of the most recognizable and highest paid athletes in the world, Shaquille O'Neal, better known as Shaq, is undeniably one of the greatest players in basketball history. …
Harriet Tubman
This concise biography of Harriet Tubman, the African American abolitionist, explores her various roles as an Underground Railroad conductor, Civil War scout and nurse, and women's …
W.E.B. Du Bois
This biography of W.E.B. Du Bois gives full measure to his entire life, including his controversial final decades.This revealing biography captures the full life of W.E.B. Du …