Great African Americans in Entertainment

The Outstanding African Americans Series are twelve exciting books that offer fascinating up-to-date biographical accounts of notable African American men and women and their contributions to our culture. Each book features seven intriguing, in depth profiles plus six additional shorter profiles. Numerous intimate full-color photos help add a personal dimension to the fascinating information.

Profiles Feature:
-- early years growing up
-- skills developed along the way
-- obstacles overcome
-- personality profile and special interests
-- record of accomplishments

Many successful African American entertainers share the experience of having grown up in poverty and escaped from their hard lives through performing. Great African Americans in Entertainment follows the fascinating lives and careers of African American entertainers from the early days of Vaudeville to present-day stars.

Major profiles in this book include:
-- Josephine Baker
-- Harry Belafonte
-- Bill Cosby
-- Sammy Davis, Jr.
-- Whoopi Goldberg
-- Spike Lee
-- Sidney Poitier
-- plus six additional shorter profiles