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Muhammad Ali's considerable skills as a boxer earned him the world heavyweight championship, a title that he lost and regained twice. But it was the force of his personality and his unwavering personal convictions that made him a lightning rod of the turbulent 1960s and elevated him to the status of the most recognized, controversial, and admired athlete in the world. He stunned the public early on by declaring his conversion to the Black Muslim religion....
7) Jesse Owens
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A biography of the track and field star who won three gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.
8) Colin Powell
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Examines the life and career of the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, focusing on his role during the Persian Gulf War.
9) Malcolm X
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A biography of the Black Muslim who became a leader of a movement to unite black people throughout the world.
10) Lena Horne
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Describes the life and career achievements of the Black singer.
11) W.E.B. DuBois
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Examines the life of the black scholar and leader who devoted himself to gaining equality for his people. A fine profile of the man who was not only an important writer but also a prominent opponent of racism. Library of Congress Summary. Examines the life of the black scholar and leader who devoted himself to gaining equality for his people.
13) Tiger Woods
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A biography of the youngest player to win the Masters Tournament, from his childhood in California to his development as one of the best known personalities in professional golf.
14) Nat Turner
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A biography of the slave and preacher who, believing that God wanted him to free the slaves, led a major revolt in 1831.
15) Oprah Winfrey
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A biography of the actress, talk show hostess, and philanthropist, discussing her childhood of poverty and neglect and her rise to the top of the entertainment world.
16) Ronald McNair
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A biography of the black astronaut who was part of the ill-fated Challenger space shuttle mission that exploded on take-off in January 1986.
17) Toni Morrison
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Discusses the life and work of the noted black writer.
20) Richard Wright
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Traces the life and achievements of the Black American novelist.
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