Explores some of the greatest African-American acheivers in history, such Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American to win an Oscar, and Bessie Coleman, the first African-American to earn a pilot's license.

African Americans Who Were First

Children's Books

Potter, Joan

Claytor, Constance

Biographies

Dutton Juvenile

An addictive, authoritative reference book a lively who's-who of the most creative, innovative and successful African Americans from colonial times to present day.
The updated version features the historic election of Barack Obama.
Includes over 75 pages of photographs of famous African Americans like Josephine Baker, Arthur Ashe, Harriet Tubman, Alexander Twilight, and many more.
"A Black history buff's dream." Ebony
"From the name of the first millionaire to the first million-copy bestselling author, here are some occasions to cheer and weep about." Booklist 
Did you know that...
African-American inventors designed the traffic light, the gas mask, and the first railroad telegraph system...
An African-American doctor performed the first open-heart surgery...
An African-American explorer reached the North Pole before Admiral Peary....
A gorgeous African-American entertainer won the French Legion of Honor for her bravery in World War II...
Excluded from the history books, overlooked in the classroom, and neglected in the media, African Americans have long been denied an accurate picture of their contributions to our nation from colonial days to the present. Now, after mining old documents, records, letters, family histories and government files, this authoritative resource book reveals over 450 "firsts" by African Americans--wonderful accomplishments achieved often despite poverty, discrimination, and racism.
Leaders in government, entertainment, education, science and medicine, the law, military, and in the business world, African Americans have made their mark. Now with African-American Firsts, we can see how very high has been their reach and how very great their honors. 
Over 75 Pages of Photographs

African American Firsts: Famous Little-Known and Unsung Triumphs of Blacks in America

Biographies & Memoirs

Kensington

Completely revised and updated to include current events such as Barack Obama's presidency, and drawn from old documents, records, letters, family histories and government files, a fascinating guide offers a look at African Americans who achieved major firsts in such areas as politics, science and medicine, journalism, entertainment, the military and history. Original.

African American Firsts: Famous Little-Known and Unsung Triumphs of Blacks in America (Updated)

Reference

Updated With The Latest Facts And Photos "A Black history buff's dream." --Ebony From ground-breaking achievements to awe-inspiring feats of excellence, this definitive resource reveals over 450 "firsts" by African Americans in fields as diverse as government, entertainment, education, science, medicine, law, the military, and the business world. Discover the first doctor to perform open heart surgery and the youngest person to fly solo around the world. Learn about the first African Americans to walk in space, to serve two terms as President of the United States, and many other wonderful and important contributions often accomplished despite poverty, discrimination, and racism. Did you know that. . . At her first Olympics, Gabrielle Douglas became the first African American woman to win gold in both the team and individual all-around Olympic competitions. Sophia Danenberg scaled new heights as the first African American to reach the top of Mount Everest. Dr. Patricia E. Bath revolutionized laser eye surgery as the first African American woman doctor to receive a patent. Shonda Rhimes was the first African American woman to create and produce a top television series. Ursula Burns was the first African American woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Spanning colonial days to the present, African American Firsts is a clear reflection of a prideful legacy, a celebration of our changing times, and a signpost to an even greater future. Over 100 Pages of Photographs Fully Revised and Updated "Fascinating. . .an excellent source for browsing and for locating facts that are hard to find elsewhere." --School Library Journal "I recommend this book, a tool with innumerable possibilities which will help individuals understand. . .the contributions and inventions of African Americans." --The late Dr. Betty Shabazz "For browsing or serious queries on great achievements by blacks in America." --Booklist

African American Firsts, 4th Edition: Famous, Little-Known And Unsung Triumphs Of Blacks In America

History

Americas

Dafina

Forgotten heroes, little-known facts, important milestones and incredible events from the Adirondack region's rich history...answers to questions like: Who was the first Adirondacker to become a baseball hero?...Who invented the first snow tire?...What hotel was the first in the world to be lit by electricity?

Book of Adirondack Firsts

Pinto Pr

Offers a look at African-Americans who achieved major firsts in such areas as journalism, entertainment, the military, and history, noting the dates of each event

African-American Firsts: Famous, Little-Known and Unsung Triumphs of Blacks in America

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

In their deep sense of family and community, in their faith in themselves, these Adirondack women found the strength to endure and grow in a harsh but beautiful environment. Here are the domestic details, the intimate life of mountain women and their families...what it was like to attend and teach in a one-room, schoolhouse...why horses were better than cars...and how to get a whole chicken into a quart jar! ...plus 34 fascinating photographs!

Growing Up Strong: Four North Country Women Recall Their Lives

Community & Culture

Months after forming a writers group, four women from very different backgrounds found themselves unexpectedly writing about their mothers. In the process, not only did their understanding of one another deepen, but their perceptions of their mothers were transformed. With humor, tenderness, pain, and sorrow, Still Here Thinking of You taps into that universal pulse that never stops beating: the bond between mother and daughter.

Still Here Thinking of You: A Second Chance with our Mothers

Hodara, Susan

Addesso, Vicki

Toppel, Lori

Parenting & Relationships

Big Table Publishing Company

Two and Two Halves... and a Dog: A Blackburn Childhood

Memoirs

DB Publishing

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