African Americans Of Achievement
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"... Inspirational viewing into the lives of great humanitarians..."
- Jeffrey Weld, University of Iowa.
This series profiles distinguished African Americans who have achieved great success in their respective
fields and provides us with glimpses into the power of the human spirit against seemingly insurmountable
social conditions.
Learn About:
Daniel Hale Williams - the first African-American doctor to successfully perform surgery on the open heart.
Shirley Chisholm - the first African-American woman elected to Congress.
Fannie Lou Hamer - Civil rights legend.
Tupac Shakur - how he influenced millions worldwide. |
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Medical Leaders
David Satcher M.D., Louis Sullivan M.D.; These experts provide vital information and advice to minorities and anyone passionately pursuing a career in the health profession.
30 min.
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L5717
$29.95
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Ida B. Wells
Born in 1862, Ida B. Wells traveled the country as a journalist to dangerous locations, risking her life to report on mob lynchings and killings.
30 min.
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L5701
$29.95
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Paul Robeson
World famous singer and actor attacked for his human rights beliefs.
36 min.
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L5702
$29.95
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In Medical Science
Bill Jenkins M.D. And Walter Williams M.D. discuss their duties at CDC and their academic and professional training that has led to their current positions.
30 min.
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L5703
$29.95
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Dr. Daniel Hale Williams
Biography of the African-American surgeon who performed the first successful operation on the human heart.
43 min.
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L5704
$29.95
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Health Watch
Minority health professionals discuss rise in U.S. violence and cancer.
40 min.
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L5705
$29.95
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Nathaniel H Bonner Sr
From small street vendor to multimillion dollar company owner.
37 min.
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L5706
$29.95
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Tell Kids Drugs Is Bad News
Health experts openly discuss narcotics abuse with boys and girls 5 to 10 years old.
30 min.
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L5707
$29.95
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Fannie Lou Hammer
From her unexpected rise to national prominence, Congressman John Lewis discusses her legacy
30 min.
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L5708
$29.95
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Shirley Chisolm/The Leader
Covers the life and career of former Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm, the first African-American woman elected to Congress in 1969.
30 min.
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L5709
$29.95
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Charles Drew/To Succeed
During World War II he started a Blood Bank for wounded in England during the war.
30 min.
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L5710
$29.95
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Chester Himes/Long Climb
After a 19 year prison term Chester Himes became a action/detective writer who had national acclaim in the U.S., but became famous in Europe.
30 min.
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L5711
$29.95
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Richard Wright/Writing Weapon
Born to poor sharecropper parents in the south, he rose to the top of the literary world at just 32, and then fell to his mysterious demise.
30 min.
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L5712
$29.95
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Ralph Ellison/Self Taught
Ralph Ellison, self taught writer and author of "The Invisible Man", "the debasement of our image harmed us far more than slavery."
30 min.
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L5713
$29.95
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Tupac Shakur/A New Look
Mother Afeni Shakur, provides new insight into her son's character that was often misunderstood.
45 min.
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L5714
$29.95
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Mary Mcleod Bethune
Mary Mcleod Bethune was a pioneer in education in the United States. She founded a small school for African-American girls in Florida.
30 min.
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L5715
$29.95
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Benjamin E Mays/Educator
Inspiring messages by Dr. Benjamiin E. Mays in this program gave hundreds of people that include Martin Luther King Jr. the drive for success.
30 min.
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L5716
$29.95
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Malcom X Speaks
Watch the most attention grabbing interviews and speeches ever by Malcom X. This charismatic leader drew the attention of the entire world of his fiery commentary on the situation of the Black people in America and the humanity of man worldwide. Malcom X is still one of the most talked about leaders who ever lived. These are rare speeches and interviews that many have never seen before.
75 min.
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L5694DVD
$34.95
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Dick Gregory - The Way He Sees It
Dick Gregory is interviewed at his speaking event and gives his reaction about the results of the trail in the Dr. King assassination, the violent nature of America and Black people's dependence on celebrities.
71 min.
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L5695DVD
$34.95
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Ali The King - Ali's Best Fights & Interviews
Watch the greatest fights of Muhammad Ali with Joe Frazier, George Forman, Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson and more great matches.
55 min.
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L5696DVD
$34.95
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Barack Obama: The Message
Watch the best speeches of Senator Barack Obama. This Illinois Senator and Presidential candidate presents his plan he says will make the nation better Americans. See why Obama has captured the attention of millions of Americans. Also features the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright and see why he received huge media coverage for his views on racism in America.
60 min.
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L5697DVD
$34.95
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The Courage To Be Free: Dr. King's Best Speeches & Interviews
Watch the best interviews and speeches of Dr. King. See his incredible courage, and how he bravely faced the daily danger during the civil rights movement.
71 min.
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L5698DVD
$34.95
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March For Justice - Genarlow Wilson's Fight For Freedom
Over 2,000 people marched in Douglas County in support of the release of Genarlow Wilson from prison for engaging in consensual oral sex with a 15-year-old girl in 2003. Wilson was 17 at the time. This incredible news coverage has interviews with people in the march as they walk from the Douglasville High School to the Douglas County Courthouse for major coverage of a moving rally.
76 min.
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L5699DVD
$34.95
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The Power of Rap
Well-known social expert Dick Gregory and popular author Asa Hilliard offer their insight about he huge impact of rap music and culture on African Americans and around the World. Both challenge today's rappers to stand for something. Gregory and Hilliard bring out very important points about the rap images that are so contoversial and present fresh views about the positive and negative sides of rap.
70 min.
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L5700DVD
$34.95
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What's Up With Hip Hop
Learn about the history of rap music with great music videos form the legends who started it - Chuck D, Grand Master Flash, Run DMC and more amazing stars. This is when rap had a message. A moving interview with Chuck D teaches how hip hop culture was started.
90 min.
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L5718DVD
$34.95
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The Talent of Michael Vick
The people let it be known loud and clear how they felt about Michael Vick's legal troubles in a rally outside the Georgia Dome. Listen to the comments of the crowd in interviews at the emotional rally and watch film of Vick playing football and witness hall.
75 min.
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L5919DVD
$34.95
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