From Spike Lee's encouragement of independent, community fundraising to Joycelyn Elders's warning about the failings of our "sick-care" system to Stanley Crouch

A historical journey into the lives and contributions of African-American greats from various disciplines offers inspiration from mentors of past generations

Explores the lives and contributions of African American greats, offering inspiration from mentors of past generations

In search of distinctly African-American qualities of genius, Russell has conducted interviews and historical research that explore the roots of black achieveme