Billy Strayhorn Interview Billy Strayhorn, jazz composer, in an interview with Stanley Dance.		Hattie McDaniel Biography Learn about Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award.
54th Regiment Memorial This memorial sits across from the Massachusetts state house, and honors the first all black...		Elijah J. McCoy - Biography & Activities Learn about inventor Elijah J. McCoy through a biography, discussion questions, and extension...
Biographies of African-American Inventors Read about notable African-American inventors.		Famous Firsts in Aviation Explore this timeline of famous firsts in aviation, from the first balloon flight to the first...
African-American Scientists Distribute a chart that lists many African-American scientist of note.		Haiti Read this country profile to learn about Haiti's history, government, geography and economy. It...
Sojourner Truth Sojourner Truth -- American suffrage leader.		Condoleezza Rice Learn about the life of Condoleezza Rice, who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 2005-2009.