Laurie Lanzen Harris

Examines the life and works of the filmmaker who has chosen to explore the many dimensions of the black American experience.

"Provides a comprehensive overview of the movement of millions of African Americans out of the South during the twentieth century, including the political, social, and economic factors that drove their migration. Includes a narrative overview, biographies, primary sources, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Biographies of selected children's book authors and illustrators, and notable figures in science, sports and society.

Includes "descriptions of over 2,000 characters, drawn from 250 of the twentieth century's major novelists, dramatists, and short story writers," arranged in alphabetical order by the authors' names.

Contains current biographical sketches, autobiographies and obituary entries for entertainers, athletes, writers, illustrators, political leaders, etc.

Profiles the American presidents, from George Washington to Bill Clinton. Appendices cover their term of office, the presidents in their own time, and their private lives.