This youthful history of black America is a vital resource for educators, parents, and students alike. Respected author, educator, and pastor Marvin McMickle offers readers: A sampling/survey of African American history written chronologically so that the reader can see how history has unfolded over timeA celebration of those persons and movements that refused to allow racism to set limits on their hopes and dreamsInsight into the struggles and achievements of the past, with the hope that these stories and biographies can inspire this and future generationsA teen-friendly format with "Phat Facts" in history and biographical profiles that offer the "411" on important figures in history
