Explore Captivating Stories and Facts about African American History   The history of African Americans is a long and tragic chronicle of events. The people who dared to stand up and speak out against the systemic cruelty and oppression were often brutally killed for their efforts. This has created a rich tapestry of defiant and courageous leaders and followers who have gradually pressed for the evolution of thought within the United States of America.   Discover the personal stories, struggles, and achievements of people like: -  Harriet Tubman  -  Martin Luther King, Jr.  -  Malcolm X  -  Rosa Parks  -  Frederick Douglass  -  And many more  Some of the topics covered in this book include: -  The First Africans in America  -  How Slaves Were Viewed  -  African Americans' Contribution to Literature, Art, and Music  -  The Fight for Independence  -  Fugitive Slave Laws  -  The Gabriel Prosser Revolt  -  The Denmark Vesey Revolt  -  The Beginning of the End of Slavery  The Rallying Movements and Moments, and the Civil War