Describes the career of a man who was born a slave, became the first Black chaplain in the United States Army, and founded the first all-Black city in the United States, Allensworth (California). Emphasizes his belief in the importance of education. (FMW)

Helen Keller was someone who worked throughout her long life to achieve social change; she was an integral part of many important social movements in the 20th century. Her life story could serve as a fascinating example for children, but most picture books about Keller are silent about her life's work. In this article, the author examines the…