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Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar Rights

by Anderson, Beth

Book - 2020

Lizzie Jennings fought for her right to take unsegregated public transportation and won, 100 years before Rosa Parks! Lizzie Jennings fought for her right to take unsegregated public transportation and won, 100 years before Rosa Parks! Show less

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A Voice Named Aretha

by Russell-Brown, Katheryn

Book - 2020

You have to respect the legendary "Queen of Soul" and an iconic voice of the 1960s and 1970s. Aretha was the first woman admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You have to respect the legendary "Queen of Soul" and an iconic voice of the 1960s and 1970s. Aretha was the first woman admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Show less

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The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver

by Barretta, Gene

Book - 2020

A scientist and inventor from the early 1900s, George Washington Carver invented a lot of peanut-related products (although not peanut butter). He also ma...Show more A scientist and inventor from the early 1900s, George Washington Carver invented a lot of peanut-related products (although not peanut butter). He also made great contributions to agriculture in the South by developing crop rotation techniques for cotton farming. Show less

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The Power of Her Pen

The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne

by Cline-Ransome, Lesa

Book - 2020

Ethel Payne used the power of her writing to be a tireless advocate for civil rights. Ethel Payne used the power of her writing to be a tireless advocate for civil rights. Show less

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Mamie on the Mound

A Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues

by Henderson, Leah

Book - 2020

Mamie "Peanut" Johnson was the first woman to play in the Negro Leagues for men. In the 1950's, no taller than 5'4", she pitched for the Indianapolis Clowns. Mamie "Peanut" Johnson was the first woman to play in the Negro Leagues for men. In the 1950's, no taller than 5'4", she pitched for the Indianapolis Clowns. Show less

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Althea Gibson

The Story of Tennis' Fleet-of-foot Girl

by Reid, Megan

Book - 2020

Althea Gibson smashed color barriers for African-American women in professional tennis. Raised in Harlem, she became the first black player to win Wimbledon and the French and U.S. Open titles. Althea Gibson smashed color barriers for African-American women in professional tennis. Raised in Harlem, she became the first black player to win Wimbledon and the French and U.S. Open titles. Show less

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The Oldest Student

How Mary Walker Learned to Read

by Hubbard, Rita L

Book - 2020

You are never too old to learn new things. Mary Walker was born before the Civil War and learned to read at the ripe old age of 116. You are never too old to learn new things. Mary Walker was born before the Civil War and learned to read at the ripe old age of 116. Show less

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Sweet Dreams, Sarah

by Kirkfield, Vivian

Book - 2019

Entrepreneur and inventor Sarah E. Goode was the first African-American woman to receive a United States patent. Entrepreneur and inventor Sarah E. Goode was the first African-American woman to receive a United States patent. Show less

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The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan

Inventor, Entrepreneur, Hero

by DiCicco, Joan

Book - 2019

Garrett Morgan blazed a trail for African-American inventors with his patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, an improved sewing machine, and a breathing device that led to development of WWI gas masks. Garrett Morgan blazed a trail for African-American inventors with his patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, an improved sewing machine, and a breathing device that led to development of WWI gas masks. Show less

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Ice Breaker

How Mabel Fairbanks Changed Figure Skating

by Viña, Rose

Book - 2019

Mabel Fairbanks was a trailblazing African American and Native American (Seminole) figure skater and coach. When she was a girl in the 1930s, she kept sho...Show more Mabel Fairbanks was a trailblazing African American and Native American (Seminole) figure skater and coach. When she was a girl in the 1930s, she kept showing up at the public ice rink until the manager got tired of turning her away. She was the first African American inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame and went on to coach many Olympic champions, like Kristi Yamaguchi and Scott Hamilton. Show less

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Let 'er Buck!

George Fletcher, the People's Champion

by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux

Book - 2019

George Fletcher, one of the few black cowboys in the Pacific Northwest, rode three of the rodeo’s toughest broncs in a single afternoon at the Pendleton R...Show more George Fletcher, one of the few black cowboys in the Pacific Northwest, rode three of the rodeo’s toughest broncs in a single afternoon at the Pendleton Roundup in Oregon. Despite being the best rider, he lost the competition, but won the hearts of the crowd. Show less

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Sisters

Venus and Serena Williams

by Winter, Jeanette

Book - 2019

Venus and Serena are sisters that started playing tennis at the age of three. Their athletic ability and sense of style make them champions on and off the court. Venus and Serena are sisters that started playing tennis at the age of three. Their athletic ability and sense of style make them champions on and off the court. Show less

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Follow Chester!

A College Football Team Fights Racism and Makes History

by Respress-Churchwell, Gloria

Book - 2019

Chester Pierce was the first African American college football athlete to play against an all-white team below the Mason–Dixon line. Chester's teammates a...Show more Chester Pierce was the first African American college football athlete to play against an all-white team below the Mason–Dixon line. Chester's teammates at Harvard (one of whom was Robert F. Kennedy) refused to leave him behind when traveling to their game at the University of Virginia. Show less

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A Computer Called Katherine

How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon

by Slade, Suzanne

Book - 2019

One of NASA's human 'computers,' Katherine Johnson performed complex math that enabled humans to successfully achieve space flight. One of NASA's human 'computers,' Katherine Johnson performed complex math that enabled humans to successfully achieve space flight. Show less

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The Journey of York

The Unsung Hero of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

by Davis, Hasan

Book - 2019

York, enslaved to William Clark's family and Clark's childhood companion, was a Black American explorer on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. York, enslaved to William Clark's family and Clark's childhood companion, was a Black American explorer on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Show less

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Brave Ballerina

The Story of Janet Collins

by Meadows, Michelle

Book - 2019

Janet Collins was the first black prima ballerina to dance with the Metropolitan Opera Company. Janet Collins was the first black prima ballerina to dance with the Metropolitan Opera Company. Show less

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Grandpa Stops A War

A Paul Robeson Story

by Robeson, Susan

Book - 2019

Paul Robeson was the son of a runaway slave and became famous as a great athlete, actor, singer, and Civil Rights activist during the 1930s and 40s Paul Robeson was the son of a runaway slave and became famous as a great athlete, actor, singer, and Civil Rights activist during the 1930s and 40s Show less

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Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge

George and Martha Washington's Courageous Slave Who Dared to Run Away

by Dunbar, Erica Armstrong

Book - 2019

Ona Judge accompanied George Washington's family to Washington DC when he became president. At the end of his eight-year term, she ran away rather than return to Mount Vernon. Despite attempts to recover her, including kidnapping, she remained free. Ona Judge accompanied George Washington's family to Washington DC when he became president. At the end of his eight-year term, she ran away rather than return to Mount Vernon. Despite attempts to recover her, including kidnapping, she remained free. Show less

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Mae Among the Stars

by Ahmed, Roda

Book - 2018

Mae Jemison was the first black woman to travel in space. An engineer and physician, she served on board the Space Shuttle Endeavor in 1992. Mae Jemison was the first black woman to travel in space. An engineer and physician, she served on board the Space Shuttle Endeavor in 1992. Show less

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Hidden Figures

The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

by Shetterly, Margot Lee

Book - 2018

A powerful story for all ages about four black women whose mathematical ability advanced our space program. A powerful story for all ages about four black women whose mathematical ability advanced our space program. Show less

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Counting on Katherine

by Becker, Helaine

Book - 2018

Katherine Johnson, one of the "hidden figures," was a brilliant African American mathematician working at NASA during the development of the space program. Katherine Johnson, one of the "hidden figures," was a brilliant African American mathematician working at NASA during the development of the space program. Show less

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The Vast Wonder of the World

Biologist Ernest Everett Just

by Mangal, Mélina

Book - 2018

This spectacular picture book for older elementary highlights the life of Ernest Everett Just, a world famous cell biologist. This spectacular picture book for older elementary highlights the life of Ernest Everett Just, a world famous cell biologist. Show less

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The Girl With A Mind for Math

The Story of Raye Montague

by Mosca, Julia Finley

Book - 2018

Raye Montague designed a computer program that revolutionized the process of ship design for the US Navy. Raye Montague designed a computer program that revolutionized the process of ship design for the US Navy. Show less

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Hammering for Freedom

The William Lewis Story

by Hubbard, Rita L

Book - 2018

William Lewis was one of the first African American college football players and coaches. He entered politics and eventually advanced to be an Assistant US Attorney General. William Lewis was one of the first African American college football players and coaches. He entered politics and eventually advanced to be an Assistant US Attorney General. Show less

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Born to Swing

Lil Hardin Armstrong's Life in Jazz

by Rockliff, Mara

Book - 2018

"Lil" Hardin Armstrong was an amazing jazz musician and songwriter in the 1920s. A jazz giant in her own right, she also collaborated with her husband, the great Louis Armstrong. "Lil" Hardin Armstrong was an amazing jazz musician and songwriter in the 1920s. A jazz giant in her own right, she also collaborated with her husband, the great Louis Armstrong. Show less

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