This Grammy Award-winning songwriter, Gospel singer and veteran NYC Teacher has just published a poetic biographical masterpiece paying tribute to 44 African and African American heroes and heroines who have greatly influenced African American culture, from Queen Nzingha to Shaka Zulu in Africa, from Marian Anderson to Aretha to Oprah to former President Barack Obama, and a host of others in America. This enlightening book is a must read for all those who wish to learn more about African American history. Most of these leaders overcame serious obstacles: sickness, racism, and discrimination to achieve overwhelming success in this nation.