Books on Display at HPL

Black History

Black Wings: Courageous Stories of African Americans in Aviation and Space History By Hardesty, Von 2008-02 - Collins 9780061261381 Check Our Catalog Featuring approximately 200 historic and contemporary photographs and a lively narrative that spans eight decades of U.S. history, "Black Wings" offers a compelling overview of African Americans in aviation. …More

VIP Black Firsts 2nd Ed By Smith, Jessie Carney Editor Smith, Jesse Carney 2003-09 - Omnigraphics 1578591538 Check Our Catalog …More

Chicken Soup for the African American Soul: Celebrating and Sharing Our Culture One Story at a Time By Canfield, Jack Author Hansen, Mark Victor Author Nichols, Lisa 2004-09 - Health Communications 0757301428 Check Our Catalog In this perfect gift for teens or others interested in the "true voice" of African-Americans, the authors deliver a positive and empowering message that doesn't back away from the truth. …More

Timelines of African-American History By Cowan, Tom Author Cowan, Thomas Dale Author Cowan, T. 1994-09 - Perigee Books 0399521275 Check Our Catalog Here is the first year-by-year chronology of African-American history, from the 15th century to the present. More than 1,500 entries highlight important people and events from the world of politics, business, religion, sports, the arts, and other fields. Also includes concise biographies, excerpts from great speeches, and more. …More