Meet the black Achievers who attained the American Dream-from the early years to modern times "This wonderful book should be required reading for young people, who will learn how some of the nation's most successful Black men and women became role models." -Joyce Ladner, Ph.D. Robert Sengstacke Abbott Tyra Banks Matel "Mat" Dawson Jr. Joe L. Dudley Sr. Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds S. B. Fuller Arthur George Gaston Earl G. Graves Earvin "Magic" Johnson John H. Johnson Robert L. Johnson Quincy Jones Shelton "Spike" Jackson Lee William Alexander Leidesdorff Abraham Lincoln Lewis Reginald Francis Lewis Annie Turnbo Malone Bridget "Biddy" Mason Anthony Overton Mary Ellen Pleasant Russell Simmons Madame C. J. Walker Oprah Gail Winfrey Eldrick "Tiger" Woods Crispus Attucks Wright

Dr. Sullivan shares many proverbs, maxims, idioms and exhortations he remembers from his childhood. While these sayings relate to his upbringing, they are relevant to today in teaching values, instilling character, supporting positive self-esteem in youth. To illustrate these meaningful sayings, he provides rich narratives regarding the proverbs, maxims, idioms, and exhortations.

These are proverbs, maxims, idioms and exhortations our elders and ancestors used to teach values.