<p><span style="color: rgba(32, 33, 34, 1)">Offers you, the reader, a glimpse of the subject's background and family structure as it relates to the social and economic pressures that existed during their lifetime. Knowledge is power and by learning about the accomplishments of so many people who were not born privileged, perhaps it will</span><span style="color: rgba(34, 34, 34, 1)">, among other things, help to eradicate many racial stereotypes. </span><span style="color: rgba(32, 33, 34, 1)">It is important that we adults teach the children to understand from whence we came by </span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">devoting some time to the study of the history, culture, sociology, religion, and politics of&nbsp;</span><u>black people</u><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;in the&nbsp;</span>United States<span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"> as well as the people of African origin worldwide. In actuality, 90% of the people&nbsp;featured in this book are descendants of slaves who were brought forcibly to the United States more than four centuries ago.&nbsp;it not only features African slave descendants but also descendants from many other countries of the&nbsp;</span>African diaspora<span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">. Intensive academic efforts to reconstruct African American history began in the late 19th century and is discussed by. </span>W. E. B. Du Bois<span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"> in </span><em style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">The Suppression of the African Slave </em><em style="color: rgba(32, 33, 34, 1)">Trade to the United States of America</em><span style="color: rgba(32, 33, 34, 1)">. </span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Mr. Du Bois estimates that, from 1807 to 1862, not less than a quarter of a million of Africans were brought to the United States in defiance of law and humanity. </span><strong style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><em>People to Know in Black History ' Beyond </em></strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">begins its journey in the 18</span><sup style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">th</sup><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"> Century with Community Activists who put their lives on the line for their families, communities and country and brings you right up to present day 21</span><sup style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">st</sup><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"> Century Heroes ' Sheroes. The featured Men and women have made great contributions to society primarily through education, activism, health ' science, parental leadership, religion and economics not only in America but throughout the World. In addition, </span><strong style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><em>People to Know in Black History ' Beyond </em></strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">highlights many of the country's trendsetters in arts and communications, as well as renowned scientists, athletes and authors. </span>There are so many people of all nationalities who have sacrificed and aspired to greatness, whose shoulders we stand on. &nbsp;They are special people doing special things ...people that may have been overlooked, particularly because they were minorities... people who have masterminded things that benefit <em>all</em> the people of the world...beyond Black History.&nbsp;By understanding their mission and following their example, you may become inspired enough to build your legacy and become an example for future generations to follow. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>