Gordon Parks A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.		Barbara Jordan Short article about Barbara Jordan.
Ella Fitzgerald Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.		Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic Athlete Learn more about the life of track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
Althea Gibson Learn about the life of tennis great Althea Gibson.		Ida B. Wells A brief article about Ida B. Wells.
Abolitionists Working Together Students learn about the women in the abolitionist movement by reading a poem, a speech, and...		Rosa Parks A brief article about Rosa Parks.
African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination Ask students to read and answer related questions about the state of racial equality in the...		Toni Morrison Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.
Fannie Lou Hamer Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for...		Andrew Young A brief article about Andrew Young.
Maya Angelou A brief article about Maya Angelou.		Phillis Wheatley A brief article about poet Phillis Wheatley.
Mary McLeod Bethune An article about Bethune's contributions.		African American Writers Distribute an article that details the many talented African American writers from Phillis...
Billie Holiday Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.		Charlayne Hunter-Gault Learn more about the life of Charlayne Hunter-Gault, one of television's premier journalists.
Judith Jamison Learn more about the life of American dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison.		Alice Walker A brief article about Alice Walker.