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Summary: Take an unprecedented look at the intersection of African American women artists, politics and entertainment and hear the story of how six trailblazing performers--Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Diahann Carroll, Nina Simone, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier--changed American culture through their films, fashion, music, and politics.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV HOW

Brière-Haquet, Alice

Summary: With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, readers are introduced to Nina Simone, jazz-music legend and civil-rights activist. Shared as a lullaby to her daughter, a soulful song recounts Simone's career, the trials she faced as an African American woman, and the stand she took during the Civil Rights Movement. This poignant picture book offers a melodic tale that is both a...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SIM

1 hold on 1 copy

Summary: Profiles the life and career of American singer Nina Simone.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2016

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC WHA

Adriansen, Sophie

1 hold on 1 copy

Summary: "This is the story of an emancipation, that of a young Black and poor woman living in an American marked by segregation. This is the story of a fierce battle, that of a musician involved in the civil rights movement. This is the story of a long career, that of a pianist and singer as talented as determined. This is the story of Nina Simone, a unique artist, role model, and inspiration for...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: NBM Graphic Novels 2024

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Todd, Traci N.

Summary: "A biography of Nina Simone, an acclaimed singer whose music gave voice to the struggle for racial equality during the Civil Rights Movement"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SIM

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SIM

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SIM

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