Colored girls and boys' inspiring United States history and a heart to heart talk about white folks

When a teenage boy in early‑1900s Pennsylvania realized his school books omitted any mention of Black achievement, he resolved to create a new kind of history. In this heartfelt compilation, he gathers biographies, anecdotes, and sketches that showcase African‑American soldiers, artists, poets, and inventors who helped shape the nation. The narrative is woven with the author's own memories of teachers who encouraged his love of United States history.

Listeners will hear vivid portraits of figures such as poet Phyllis Wheatley, abolitionist Frederick Douglass, painter Henry Tanner, and sculptor Edmonia Lewis, along with lesser‑known heroes like Crispus Attucks and sailor William Tillman. Interspersed with original drawings of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, the book also offers reflections on the power of education and the promise of interracial cooperation. Its uplifting tone aims to inspire both young and older ears to cherish their heritage while looking toward a shared future.