African American Almanac: 400 Years of Triumph, Courage and Excellence

by Lean'tin Bracks

From George Washington Carver to Kanye West, from Frederick Douglass to President Obama, this comprehensive volume puts detailed profiles of more than 750 influential historical figures at your fingertips.

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The African-American Family's Guide To Tracing Our Roots

by Roland Barksdale-Hall

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Have you always wanted to trace your roots but thought it would be too complicated? This helpful, informative guide will make the process of establishing your African connections easier, rewarding and even fun.

American Uprising

by Daniel Rasmussen

In January 1811 around 500 slaves rose up from the sugar plantations around New Orleans and set out to conquer the city. Here is a riveting account of the largest, yet least known, slave revolt in American history.

The Audacity of Hope

by Barack Obama

The president’s bestselling book on how we can move beyond partisan politics and effectively solve problems like economic insecurity, racial and religious tensions and terrorism. A powerful read.