African American Women of Achievement 

African American womens contributions are evident in every sector of society in the United States, from science and the arts to politics and social justice. This book examines the lives of five African American women who broke new ground and changed history with their extraordinary achievements: Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Shirley Chisholm, Janice Bryant Howroyd, Mae Jemison, and Shonda Rhimes.