America's African Americans will identify their role models with this collection of inspiring and amazing stories that showcases 150 black heroes and heroines. These action-packed biographies and powerful illustrations document and highlight the major and historical accomplishments of important African Americans. As part of Fell's American Heroes and Heroines series, this is a tribute to the African American experience. The book includes Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, Oprah, Justice Thurgood Marshall, and Jackie Robinson. War heroes, doctors, scientists, educators, artists, athletes, businessmen, and leaders of many professions are included.