Famous Firsts of Black Women: 2nd Edition

Covering issues of civil rights, sports, education, and the arts, Famous Firsts of Black Women is a detailed account of courageous and daring black women who have changed the course of American history. Featuring 20 women, it describes the triumphs of these heroines, together with the obstacles they faced. This collection of biographies describes their lives from as far back as the 1700s right up to the present day.