Black Americans have had a profound influence on music, dance, filmmaking, literature, and many other aspects of modern American culture. Profiled in this book are five Important Black Americans in arts and culture: Maya Angelou, Aretha Franklin, Spike Lee, Tupac Shakur and Misty Copeland.

Maya Angelou -- Aretha Franklin -- Spike Lee -- Tupac Shakur -- Misty Copeland.