ill, and million dollar homes to mention but a few topics. Graham profiles upper-class families and institutions in New York, New Orleans, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Detroit, Nashville, and Memphis. Graham being an attorney, an insider, helps to expose the inside the real world of the black elite in a historical perspective, as well as the social side of this social group.Franklin, John H. and Alfred A. Moss, Jr. 1994. From Slavery To Freedom. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc..This is a book that provides a plethora of information for those who want to continue the struggle of African Americans. Every aspect of black history is explored, everything from the civilizations in Africa, to the struggle for freedom in the West Indies, Latin America, and the United States. The full color inserts featuring the work of contemporary African American artist is an added plus in the seventh edition. Griffin, John H. 1996. Black Like Me. Glencoe, IL.: Free Press.John Griffin did something most whites would have never dreamed of, especially in the South when segregation was thriving. By changing his skin to black, he became nothing but an inferior servant in the eyes of whites, regardless of his education or upbringing. I highly recommend this book to those who are intolerant of racial injustice.Haley, Alex. 1964. Malcolm X. New York: Random House.This book is the story of the Martyred Militant who emerged from the heart of the black ghetto to fight against racial segregation and oppression. In 1965 at the peak of his power, his fears of his assassination came true. It shows how the prison system is set up to trap African Americans. This system takes the place of another system in society that could benefit the black community. Malcolm X used prison to get back into the system where he could make a difference. Hunter-Gualt, Charlayne. 1992. In My Place. New York: Farrar, Straus & Girous. This book illus...
