Originals!: Black Women Breaking Barriers

More than 1,400 history-making black women’s achievements, ground-breaking successes, and all manner of pioneering accomplishments are profiled

Explores ground-breaking achievements in politics, religion, science, the arts, sports, education, civil rights, the military and more.

Thoroughly researched and documented history

From a scholar and researcher distilling and presenting the latest and most important information on the history of African American women in America

History made accessible with fascinating stories of accomplishment, richly illustrated text, colorful personality studies, and fun facts.

Written for and aimed at general audiences

Authoritative reference on African American history and powerful, lesser-known stories

Logical organization makes finding information quick and easy

Clear and concise answers

210 illustrations and photos bring the text to life

Thoroughly indexed

Authoritative resource

Written to appeal to anyone interested in African American achievements, history, and pride

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