A biography of the man who, after escaping slavery, became an orator, writer, and leader in the anti-slavery movement of the early nineteenth century

Describes the life of the energetic abolitionist, including her origins as a slave in Maryland, her role as a 'conductor' for the Underground Railroad, her service to the Union during the Civil War, and her role in establishing an old-age home for Afro-Americans.Describes the life of the energetic abolitionist, including her origins as a slave in Maryland, her role as a 'conductor' for the Underground Railroad, and her service to the Union during the Civil War (view table of contents)

An account of slavery in America traces the shared experiences of thousands of Africans and their descendents in their bleak New World and places the slave experience at the heart of American history

A biography of the surgeon who conducted research on the properties and preservation of blood plasma and was a leader in establishing blood banks

A biography of the eighteenth-century black tobacco farmer who taught himself mathematics, astronomy, and clockmaking; became famous for his almanacs; and assisted in the original survey of Washington, D.C.

Traces the life of the American singer and actress, tells how she got her start at the Cotton Club, and discusses her efforts on behalf of the civil rights movement

Traces the life and achievements of the early spokesman against slavery who expressed his anti-slavery views in 'Freedom's Journal,' the first American newspaper owned and operated by Blacks

Gathers an account of the African slave trade, reminiscences of the author's life, and essays about racism, Black music and culture, and American politics.

Portrays the life of the fugitive slave, abolitionist, and diplomat, paying attention to the meaning of freedom in America during the Civil War era and Douglass' significance to the struggle for human and civil rights

Brings together 27 essays - 24 written specifically for these volumes - on critical issues of the black American experience. Essays deal with theoretical as well as historical issues, and often present conflicting views on the same topic.