One of America’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, John H. Johnson rose from the welfare rolls of the Depression to become the most successful Black businessman in American history; the founder of Ebony, Jet, and EM magazines; and a member of the Forbes 400. Like the man himself, this autobiography is brash, inspirational, and truly unforgettable.

Succeeding Against the Odds

Johnson, John H.

History

Johnson Publishing Company, Inc.

The black experience in America—starting from its origins in western Africa up to the present day—is examined in this seminal study from a prominent African American figure. The entire historical timeline of African Americans is addressed, from the Colonial period through the civil rights upheavals of the 1960s and 1970s. The most recent scholarship on the geographic, social, economic, and cultural journeys of African Americans, together with vivid portraits of key black leaders, complete this comprehensive reference.

Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America

Bennett Jr., Lerone

Americas

Beginning with the argument that the Emancipation Proclamation did not actually free African American slaves, this dissenting view of Lincoln's greatness surveys the president's policies, speeches, and private utterances and concludes that he had little real interest in abolition. Pointing to Lincoln's support for the fugitive slave laws, his friendship with slave-owning senator Henry Clay, and conversations in which he entertained the idea of deporting slaves in order to create an all-white nation, the book, concludes that the president was a racist at heart—and that the tragedies of Reconstruction and the Jim Crow era were the legacy of his shallow moral vision.

Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln's White Dream

The first "A Date With a Dish" appeared in 1948; it reappeared as "The Ebony Cookbook" in 1962, and has stood the test of time. Freda DeKnight's selection from the thousands of American Negro recipes in her collection is unique. It preserves many dishes that might otherwise be lost to a TV-dinner generation. It provides a guide and reference for everyone, from novice cook to discriminating gourmet, who loves good food. The uses of herbs, spices and wines, a 'Guide for the Housewife' (which really tells how to cook), and a section of complete menus supplement the organized presentation of recipes for everything from appetizers to dessert.

The Ebony Cookbook: A Date with a Dish

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

DeKnight, Freda

Regional & International

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s love and service to humanity is vividly portrayed in this extensive collection of photographs documenting his part in the civil rights movement. Action, progress, and power are revealed with images of the meetings, marches, protests, and speeches, while touching snapshots with his family and trusted aides capture the public and private personas of this important historical figure. Complete with new photos and captions, this pictoral archive displays his international popularity and effectively demonstrates his sacrifices and contributions to peace.

Martin Luther King Jr. 1929 1968: An EBONY Picture Biography

Biographies & Memoirs

Editors of Ebony magazine

Community & Culture

A story-coloring book about black men and women who have made contributions to world history.

Color Me Brown: Story Coloring Book

Children's Books

Giles, Lucille H.

Biographies

Without being preachy or pedantic, Bennett warmly relates the conviction, the determination, the achievements-indeed-the heroism of 20 men and women who began the fight which ultimately led to the revolution taking place in America today.”-Philadelphia Bulletin.

Pioneers in Protest

Historical Study & Educational Resources

A Biography of Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-1968 An eloquent account:” Newsday.” (Bennett) has succeeded in giving his readers an intimate look into the physical, mental, and spiritual growth of Dr. King.” Boston Globe.

What Manner of Man: A Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Bennett, Lerone

Teen & Young Adult

Twenty-one outstanding black men and women illustrated the progress of black achievement from the 14th to the 20th century in widely different fields of endeavor. Included are Frederick Douglass, Mary McLeod Bethune, Daniel Hale Williams, and W.E.B. Du Bois.

The Ebony Book of Black Achievement

Peters, Margaret

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Succeeding Against the Odds

Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America

Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln's White Dream

The Ebony Cookbook: A Date with a Dish

Martin Luther King Jr. 1929 1968: An EBONY Picture Biography

Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America

Color Me Brown: Story Coloring Book

Pioneers in Protest

What Manner of Man: A Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Ebony Book of Black Achievement