African-American Firsts

Who performed the first open-heart surgery? What was the first university for black students? Who was first to reach the North Pole? Who was the first African-American woman sheriff? What was the first "real McCoy"? Who was the first African-American woman to receive the French Legion of Honor? Who was the first jockey to win the Kentucky Derby three times? AFRICAN-AMERICAN FIRSTS explores the lives & achievements of over 400 men & women who made historic breakthroughs in all areas of human endeavor: law & government, business, literature, sports, music, journalism, science & medicine, military, religion, entertainment, education, film, visual arts, theatre & dance, & history. 81 pages of photos & drawings from the late 1700s to the present introduce readers to those who achieved hard-won victories. On the cover, Dr. Betty Shabazz says "I recommend this book ..." Interactive question & answer format. Extensive bibliography & index. Celebrates African American contributions to history & culture, from business & government to the theater & visual arts.