American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sidney Poitier
A biography of actor Sidney Poitier. After a very humble beginning in life, Poitier struggled for years to overcome his lack of education and to break through racial barriers, eventually receiving recognition for his acting abilities. He...
Black Past
Black Past: Aldridge, Ira
This brief encyclopedia entry tells about Ira Aldridge, the first African-American actor to gain international stardom.