Famous Firsts of Black Women (Hardcover, Turtleback School & Library ed.)

Covering issues of civil rights, sports, education, and the arts, Famous Firsts of Black Women is a detailed account of courageous black women who have changed the course of American history. This collection of biographies describes their lives from as far back as the 1700s to the present day. New to this edition are Coretta Scott King and Oprah Winfrey, who join other women who have met the challenges they faced with a resounding "I can."