Bestsellers
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Amos Fortune, Free Man
- By: Elizabeth Yates
- Narrated by: Roslyn Ruff
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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When Amos Fortune was only 15 years old, he was captured by slave traders and brought to Massachusetts, where he was sold at auction....
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i love this book
- By Mike L. on 11-08-18
By: Elizabeth Yates
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Through My Eyes: Ruby Bridges
- By: Ruby Bridges
- Narrated by: Ruby Bridges, Ron Butler, Robin Miles
- Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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In November 1960, all of America watched as a tiny six-year-old black girl, surrounded by federal marshals, walked through a mob of screaming segregationists and into her school. An icon of the civil rights movement, Ruby Bridges chronicles each dramatic step of this pivotal event....
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A must read for everyone
- By Amazon Customer on 02-27-24
By: Ruby Bridges
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Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
- By: Bonnie Bader
- Narrated by: Peter Jay Fernandez
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery bus boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights....
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Librarian
- By Anonymous User on 01-26-23
By: Bonnie Bader
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Day of Tears
- A Novel in Dialogue
- By: Julius Lester
- Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson, Lizan Mitchell, Marc D. Johnson, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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As did his father before him, Pierce Butler treats his plantation slaves like family. But massive gambling debts force him to sell 429 “family” members....
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It amazing, it so sad it made me cry like 5 times
- By Amazon Customer on 03-15-17
By: Julius Lester
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On the Court with...Stephen Curry
- By: Matt Christopher
- Narrated by: Jacobi Hollingshed
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Steph Curry is a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, record-breaker, and Finals champion who electrifies fans with his incredible on-court feats....
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Great Book!
- By FancyAncie on 08-07-18
By: Matt Christopher
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Who Was Anne Frank?
- By: Ann Abramson
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 43 mins
- Unabridged
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In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was Anne Frank? looks closely at Anne’s life before the secret annex and much more....
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My thoughts
- By Melina on 01-19-22
By: Ann Abramson
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Amos Fortune, Free Man
- By: Elizabeth Yates
- Narrated by: Roslyn Ruff
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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When Amos Fortune was only 15 years old, he was captured by slave traders and brought to Massachusetts, where he was sold at auction....
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i love this book
- By Mike L. on 11-08-18
By: Elizabeth Yates
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Through My Eyes: Ruby Bridges
- By: Ruby Bridges
- Narrated by: Ruby Bridges, Ron Butler, Robin Miles
- Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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In November 1960, all of America watched as a tiny six-year-old black girl, surrounded by federal marshals, walked through a mob of screaming segregationists and into her school. An icon of the civil rights movement, Ruby Bridges chronicles each dramatic step of this pivotal event....
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A must read for everyone
- By Amazon Customer on 02-27-24
By: Ruby Bridges
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Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
- By: Bonnie Bader
- Narrated by: Peter Jay Fernandez
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery bus boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights....
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Librarian
- By Anonymous User on 01-26-23
By: Bonnie Bader
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Day of Tears
- A Novel in Dialogue
- By: Julius Lester
- Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson, Lizan Mitchell, Marc D. Johnson, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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As did his father before him, Pierce Butler treats his plantation slaves like family. But massive gambling debts force him to sell 429 “family” members....
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It amazing, it so sad it made me cry like 5 times
- By Amazon Customer on 03-15-17
By: Julius Lester
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On the Court with...Stephen Curry
- By: Matt Christopher
- Narrated by: Jacobi Hollingshed
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
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Steph Curry is a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, record-breaker, and Finals champion who electrifies fans with his incredible on-court feats....
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Great Book!
- By FancyAncie on 08-07-18
By: Matt Christopher
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Who Was Anne Frank?
- By: Ann Abramson
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 43 mins
- Unabridged
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In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was Anne Frank? looks closely at Anne’s life before the secret annex and much more....
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My thoughts
- By Melina on 01-19-22
By: Ann Abramson
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George Washington Carver: From Slave to Scientist
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver found freedom in learning everything he could about the world around him. Overcoming poverty and racism, George became a brilliant scientist and a gifted professor who dedicated his expertise to helping black farmers....
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inspiring book
- By DIY manAmazon Customer on 04-20-16
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Who Was Blackbeard?
- By: James Buckley Jr., Who HQ
- Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith
- Length: 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne's War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go "a-pirating"....
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Great book for all of ages!
- By Renee Poppell on 02-01-22
By: James Buckley Jr., and others
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Lion: A Long Way Home
- Young Listeners' Edition
- By: Saroo Brierley
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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The young listeners' edition of the true story that inspired Lion, the major motion picture starring Dev Patel, David Wenham, Rooney Mara, and Nicole Kidman....
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I’m 14 years old and I had to read this for highschool
- By carmelovazquez on 07-20-18
By: Saroo Brierley
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Cuentos para niños que se atreven a ser diferentes [Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different]
- By: Ben Brooks
- Narrated by: Various
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Historias verdaderas de chicos asombrosos que cambiaron el mundo sin matar dragones. Un libro que todo papá debe regalarle a sus hijos....
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Me parece horrible,
- By Ana on 03-01-21
By: Ben Brooks
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Who Was Rosa Parks?
- Who Was...?
- By: Yona Zeldis McDonough
- Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America....
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Who Was Rosa Parks?
- By shoeaddict on 03-04-19
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The Distance Between Us (Young Readers Edition)
- By: Reyna Grande
- Narrated by: Alejandra Reynoso
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
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Award-winning author Reyna Grande shares her personal experience of crossing borders and cultures in this middle grade adaptation of her memoir, The Distance Between Us....
By: Reyna Grande
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Danza!: Amalia Hernández and El Ballet Folkl¢rico de México [Dance!: Amalia Hernández and the Folkloric Ballet of Mexico]
- By: Duncan Tonatiuh
- Narrated by: Adriana Sananes
- Length: 22 mins
- Unabridged
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As a child, Amalia always thought she would grow up to be a teacher - that was until she saw dancers perform in her town square....
By: Duncan Tonatiuh
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Passage to Freedom / Baseball Saved Us
- By: Ken Mochizuki
- Narrated by: Ken Mochizuki
- Length: 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Baseball Saved Us is about a Japanese American boy who learns to play baseball when he and his family are forced to live in an internment camp during World War II....
By: Ken Mochizuki
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Becoming Kareem
- Growing Up on and off the Court
- By: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld
- Narrated by: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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At one time Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness....
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Concise and great
- By Clint Zenk on 06-23-20
By: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and others
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De campesino a astronauta [From Farmer to Astronaut]
- Mi viaje a las estrellas [My Path to the Stars]
- By: José Hernández Moreno
- Narrated by: Luis Solís
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Una autobiografía que explora cómo un niño migrante se convirtió en astronauta....
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Barracoon: Adapted for Young Readers
- By: Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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In the first middle grade offering from Zora Neale Hurston and Ibram X. Kendi, young listeners are introduced to the remarkable and true-life story of Cudjo Lewis, one of the last survivors of the Atlantic human trade....
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Insightful
- By Sigma7 on 03-11-24
By: Zora Neale Hurston, and others
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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic
- By: Lilly Workneh, Sonja Thomas, Jestine Ware, and others
- Narrated by: Samira Wiley, Philomena Kwao, Lovie Simone, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic is dedicated to amplifying and celebrating the stories of Black women and girls from around the world....
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Great stories but...
- By Michael on 07-16-22
By: Lilly Workneh, and others
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Bedtime Inspirational Stories
- 50 Amazing Black People Who Changed the World, Volume 1
- By: L. A. Amber
- Narrated by: Tanya C. Brown
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Bedtime Inspirational Stories celebrates the achievements of amazing black heroes who've paved the way for future generations. Today, it can be a challenge to raise positive kids. Parents need to create a positive atmosphere for our kids in order to help them believe in themselves....
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Disappointed
- By T on 06-18-20
By: L. A. Amber
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Radiant Child
- The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
- By: Javaka Steptoe
- Narrated by: Ron Butler
- Length: 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Jean-Michael Basquiat and his unique collage-style paintings rocketed to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the art world had ever seen....
By: Javaka Steptoe
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Harriet Tubman: Freedombound
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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At age six the sharp bite of a whip taught Harriet Tubman what it meant to be a slave. The other slaves scoffed when Harriet resolved to escape north someday. Little did they know that this girl would one day lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad....
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Powerful, must-listen book
- By Stacy Barrett on 07-24-16
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Michael Jackson: Ultimate Music Legend
- By: Katherine Krohn
- Narrated by: Intuitive
- Length: 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Adored for his music, dancing, and performing - and known for his highly publicized personal life - Michael Jackson remains the ultimate music legend....
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Complete Waste
- By Rob on 05-13-18
By: Katherine Krohn
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Fatty Legs (10th Anniversary Edition)
- By: Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton, Christy Jordan-Fenton, Debbie Reese - foreword
- Narrated by: Lisa Nasson
- Length: 1 hr and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton’s powerful story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir’s 10th anniversary with updates to the text....
By: Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton, and others
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My Name Is Tani ...and I Believe in Miracles (Young Readers Edition)
- By: Tanitoluwa Adewumi, Craig Borlase
- Narrated by: Ronnie Butler
- Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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An amazing, miraculous refugee story of coming to America, the young readers edition of Tani Adewumi's story will inspire kids looking for true stories of doing hard things....
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Such a great read for kiddos!
- By Marianna on 07-02-22
By: Tanitoluwa Adewumi, and others
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Who Was Louis Armstrong?
- By: Yona Zeldis McDonough
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 53 mins
- Unabridged
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If not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become a musician. It was a teacher at the Colored Waifs' Home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw talent in the tough kid from the even tougher New Orleans neighborhood called Storyville....
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Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa
- By: Veronica Chambers
- Narrated by: Michelle Manzo
- Length: 29 mins
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This biography of the soulful superstar follows through her success in her own country and on to her heartbreaking emigration from Cuba and into worldwide stardom....
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The Eagle Huntress
- The True Story of the Girl Who Soared Beyond Expectations
- By: Liz Welch, Aisholpan Nurgaiv
- Narrated by: Alexa Khan
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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In this compelling memoir, teenaged eagle hunter Aisholpan Nurgaiv tells her own story for the first time, speaking directly with award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Liz Welch (I Will Always Write Back), who traveled to Mongolia for this book....
By: Liz Welch, and others
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Ella Fitzgerald
- The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa
- By: Andrea Davis Pinkney
- Narrated by: Billy Dee Williams
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Ella Fitzgerald began her life as a singer on the stage of the Apollo Theater when she was just 17 years old....
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Who Was Leif Erikson?
- By: Nico Medina, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Bruce Mann
- Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
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Leif Erikson was born to be an explorer. His father, Erik the Red, had established the first European settlement in present-day Greenland, and although he didn't yet know it, Leif was destined to embark on an adventure of his own....
By: Nico Medina, and others
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My Heart Lies South
- The Story of my Mexican Marriage: Young People's Edition
- By: Elizabeth Borton De Trevino
- Narrated by: Karen Savage
- Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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What happens when a thoroughly 20th-century American lady journalist becomes a Mexican señora in the 1930s provincial Monterrey? She finds herself-sometimes hilariously-coping with servants, daily food allowances, bargaining, and dramatic Latin emotions....
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stores from an intact culture
- By Nick Blaha on 01-10-24
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Millicent Simmonds: Actor and Activist
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Rachel Smoka-Richardson, Nancy Starr - consultant
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Deaf actor Millicent Simmonds captivated audiences with her performances in Wonderstruck and A Quiet Place. She has appeared in music videos, TV episodes, and at awards shows that have brought awareness to how deaf people experience the world. Learn more about this talented young actor and how she intends to give deaf people the space to tell their own stories.
By: Rachel Smoka-Richardson, and others
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Powerhouse
- Stars of Sports
- By: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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As the youngest player in the National Basketball Association during his rookie season, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a rising star. At almost seven feet tall, he would become an All-Star Game starter and winner of the NBA's most improved player award.
By: Matt Chandler
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The Untold Story of Annie Turnbo Malone: Hair Care Millionaire
- First but Forgotten
- By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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Most people know about Madam C.J. Walker’s success selling hair care products for Black women in the early 1900s. Before she started her own business, though, she worked for Annie Turnbo Malone. Malone had built a huge business creating hair care and cosmetic products for Black women.
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The Untold Story of Larry Itliong: Labor Rights Hero
- First but Forgotten
- By: Cristina Oxtra
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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You may have learned about Cesar Chavez’s leadership in organizing the well-known Delano Grape Strike and Boycott of the 1960s. But did you know it began as a strike led by Larry Itliong? He was a Filipino labor organizer who had also been working with grape pickers in California at the time.
By: Cristina Oxtra
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Chadwick Boseman
- Influential People
- By: Aubrey Zalewski
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Chadwick Boseman shot to fame with his lead role in the blockbuster film Black Panther. Find out more about his rise to stardom!
By: Aubrey Zalewski
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Kendrick Lamar
- Influential People
- By: Martha London
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Grammy-award-winning rap artist Kendrick Lamar uses his lyrics to speak on social issues facing African Americans today. Learn more about how he uses his musical talents to spread awareness.
By: Martha London
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Millicent Simmonds: Actor and Activist
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Rachel Smoka-Richardson, Nancy Starr - consultant
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 22 mins
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Deaf actor Millicent Simmonds captivated audiences with her performances in Wonderstruck and A Quiet Place. She has appeared in music videos, TV episodes, and at awards shows that have brought awareness to how deaf people experience the world. Learn more about this talented young actor and how she intends to give deaf people the space to tell their own stories.
By: Rachel Smoka-Richardson, and others
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Powerhouse
- Stars of Sports
- By: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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As the youngest player in the National Basketball Association during his rookie season, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a rising star. At almost seven feet tall, he would become an All-Star Game starter and winner of the NBA's most improved player award.
By: Matt Chandler
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The Untold Story of Annie Turnbo Malone: Hair Care Millionaire
- First but Forgotten
- By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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Most people know about Madam C.J. Walker’s success selling hair care products for Black women in the early 1900s. Before she started her own business, though, she worked for Annie Turnbo Malone. Malone had built a huge business creating hair care and cosmetic products for Black women.
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The Untold Story of Larry Itliong: Labor Rights Hero
- First but Forgotten
- By: Cristina Oxtra
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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You may have learned about Cesar Chavez’s leadership in organizing the well-known Delano Grape Strike and Boycott of the 1960s. But did you know it began as a strike led by Larry Itliong? He was a Filipino labor organizer who had also been working with grape pickers in California at the time.
By: Cristina Oxtra
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Chadwick Boseman
- Influential People
- By: Aubrey Zalewski
- Narrated by: uncredited
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Chadwick Boseman shot to fame with his lead role in the blockbuster film Black Panther. Find out more about his rise to stardom!
By: Aubrey Zalewski
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Kendrick Lamar
- Influential People
- By: Martha London
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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Grammy-award-winning rap artist Kendrick Lamar uses his lyrics to speak on social issues facing African Americans today. Learn more about how he uses his musical talents to spread awareness.
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Yara Shahidi
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Yara Shahidi has acted in popular TV shows and movies. Now, she uses her popularity to teach others about important issues. Learn more about her activism!
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Khalid
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Singer-songwriter Khalid shot to fame with his song "Location." Find out how this singer became a best new artist!
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Daniel Boone
- Biographies
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- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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How much do you know about Daniel Boone? Find out the facts you need to know about this pioneer and explorer in early America. You’ll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this famous American.
By: Laura Murray
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Crispus Attucks
- Biographies
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- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Crispus Attucks? Find out the facts you need to know about the first person killed in America's fight for independence. You’ll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Ellen Labrecque
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Marian Anderson
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Marian Anderson? Find out the facts you need to know about this singer. You’ll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Ida B. Wells
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Ida B. Wells? Find out the facts you need to know about this journalist and activist. You’ll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray