The Harlem Hellfighters: When Pride Met Courage

<p>The story of the Harlem Hellfighters is not simply one<br> of victory in a war. . . . It is the story of men who <br>acted as men, and who gave a good account of <br>themselves when so many people thought, <br>even hoped, that they would fail.</p><p>What defines a true hero?</p><p>The &quot;Harlem Hellfighters,&quot; the African American soldiers of the 369th Infantry Regiment of World War I, redefined heroism -- for America, and for the world. At a time of widespread bigotry and racism, these soldiers put their lives on the line in the name of democracy.</p><p>The Harlem Hellfighters: When Pride Met Courage is a portrait of bravery and honor. With compelling narrative and never-before-published photographs, Michael L. Printz Award winner Walter Dean Myers and renowned filmmaker Bill Miles deftly portray the true story of these unsung American heroes.</p>