Sankofa Stories of Power Hope And Joy Author:Jawanza Kunjufu This collection of over 100 inspiration africentric stories of power, hope, and joy will appeal to all races. Stories about biblical events, African history, family, education, nature, and famous African Americans. Harriet Tubman's story profiles her fight against slavery and dangerous travels to the South in the 1840's while living free in ... more »Pennsylvania. George Washington Carver's story highlights his commitment to teaching students when in 1905 he turned down offers of $100,000 from both Thomas Edison and the Ford Motor Company.« less