Discover the courage, faith, and resolve of fourteen extraordinary women. Within the pages of American history are the stories of remarkable African-American women. From colonial times through the twentieth century, they have defied the odds, taken a stand for justice, and made incredible strides despite opposition from the culture around them. Now you can discover their exciting true stories! From well-known figures to women rarely found in any history book, Women in Black History explores the lives of writers, athletes, singers, activists, and educators who have made a lasting mark on our country and our culture, including · Phillis Wheatley · Sojourner Truth · Harriet Tubman · Mary Ann Shadd Cary · Frances Ellen Watkins Harper · Anna Julia Cooper · Mary McLeod Bethune · Marian Anderson · Mahalia Jackson · Rosa Parks · Fannie Lou Hamer · Althea Gibson · Coretta Scott King ·Wilma Rudolph