African-American Biographies For Kids and Teens

• Coleman, Bessie
• Robinson, Jackie

• Society: Ethnicity: African: African-American 

• Alexander Crummell  - Presents a biography of the African-American historical figure.
• Black History  - Contains life stories of selected famous Afro-Americans famous for their contributions in fields like sports, science, and the arts.
• Booker Taliafero Washington  - Article that details the life story of the lecturer, human rights activist, and poet.
• Breaking Racial Barriers  - Features profiles and portraits of famous black Americans who were included in the Harmon Foundation Collection.
• Charles A. Tindley  - Discusses the life story of the pastor and composer of many Christian hymns.
• Colin L. Powell  - Account on the life history of the government official. Details both his personal and professional background.
• Davis, Angela Yvonne  - Includes biography, works by and about her, and related links.
• Famous African Americans  - Archive of profiles of famous Black Americans like George Washington Carver, Martin Luther King, and Harriet Tubman.
• Free To Dance: Debbie Allen  - Biography of the Afro-American who became famous as a writer, dancer, and actress.
• Henry Louis Gates  - Resource for profile and information on the literary works of the scholar, educator, and writer.
• Legacy of Black Talent  - Profiles of Afro-American men and women who have made contributions in literature, music, arts, science, and technology.
• Madame C.J. Walker  - Presents pictures and general information on the famous philanthropist and tycoon famous for her line of beauty products for black women.
• Marian Anderson  - Article on the life story of the opera singer. Also provides pictures and references.
• Mary McLeod Bethune  - Educator and advocate of freedom from discrimination for Black Americans. Contains information on her personal and professional background.
• Muhammad Ali  - Highlights on the personal and professional life of the boxer. Includes details on his awards and writings.
• Nat King Cole  - Discusses the early and career life of the singer. Includes links to related pages.
• Nat Love  - Biography of the Black American whose story serves as a historical record on the life of African-American cowboys.
• Oprah Winfrey  - Biographical essay of the television talkshow host. Contains details on both her personal and career life.
• Serena Williams  - Provides biographical information on the tennis player and Olympic athlete. With links to related pages.
• Spike Lee  - Highlights on the film director, screenwriter, and actor’s life history. Includes related links.
• Wilma Rudolph  - Details on the personal and professional life of the track and field athlete.