Black History Makers

Author : George A. Sewell,Margaret L. Dwight
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781628469769

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Mississippi Black History Makers by George A. Sewell,Margaret L. Dwight Pdf

This book of biographical sketches of notable African Americans from Mississippi includes a total of 166 figures, all who have made significant contributions. Black history makers are defined herein as those who have achieved national prominence in their fields, who have made lasting contributions within the state as pioneers in their fields, or who contributed to their own communities or fields as role models. Each of those included in the book either was born in Mississippi, spent a part of their childhood there, or migrated to Mississippi and remained. History makers covered include Hiram R. Revels, the first Black US Senator; Blanche K. Bruce, the first Black US Senator to serve a six-year term; political and civil rights leaders such as Aaron Henry, Medgar Evers, and Fannie Lou Hamer; William Johnson, a free Black man from antebellum Natchez; Margaret Murray Washington, wife of Booker T. Washington; Walter Payton, former running back for the Chicago Bears; and contributors to arts and letters such as Leontyne Price, William Grant Still, Margaret Walker Alexander, James Earl Jones, and “Bo Diddley” McDaniel, a pioneer rock-and-roll musician; as well as other notable Black Mississippians. The book is organized into ten thematic sections: politics, civil rights, business, education, performing and visual arts, journalism and literature, military, science/medicine/social work, sports, and religion. And each section is introduced by an historical overview of this field in the state of Mississippi. This book is a valuable reference work for those wishing to assess the contributions of African Americans to the history of Mississippi. Of particular significance is the fact that it is a collection which brings attention to lesser-known figures as well as those of considerable renown.

Author : George L. Lee
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : History
ISBN : 0786467673

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Interesting People by George L. Lee Pdf

Cameo biographies along with Lee's famous pen-and-ink portraits make this book an inviting and inspiring browser for students as well as a useful reference to teachers, writers, librarians, black community leaders and the general reader. Both major achievements and little-known interesting facts are given on over 200 Americans. The coverage is broad: past and present leaders, performers, musicians and sports greats, scientists, writers and military men and women. The material is drawn from a newspaper feature which the author created in 1945. The feature continued until 1986 and has appeared in most of the major black newspapers in the United States.

Author : C. Cabell Carter,Karen Bryant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : African Americans
ISBN : 1470046113

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Black History Makers by C. Cabell Carter,Karen Bryant Pdf

Black History Makers 4th edition is updated and expanded to include African American history makers of the 20th & 21st Centuries. Each person pulled from history and presented in this book had unique circumstance to bring forth their contribution and role in history as well as social conditions relating to the times.

Author : Molefi Kete Asante
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781615924233

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100 Greatest African Americans by Molefi Kete Asante Pdf

Since 1619, when Africans first came ashore in the swampy Chesapeake region of Virginia, there have been many individuals whose achievements or strength of character in the face of monumental hardships have called attention to the genius of the African American people. This book attempts to distill from many wonderful possibilities the 100 most outstanding examples of greatness. Pioneering scholar of African American Studies Molefi Kete Asante has used four criteria in his selection: the individual''s significance in the general progress of African Americans toward full equality in the American social and political system; self-sacrifice and the demonstration of risk for the collective good; unusual will and determination in the face of the greatest danger or against the most stubborn odds; and personal achievement that reveals the best qualities of the African American people. In adopting these criteria Professor Asante has sought to steer away from the usual standards of popular culture, which often elevates the most popular, the wealthiest, or the most photogenic to the cult of celebrity. The individuals in this book - examples of lasting greatness as opposed to the ephemeral glare of celebrity fame - come from four centuries of African American history. Each entry includes brief biographical information, relevant dates, an assessment of the individual''s place in African American history with particular reference to a historical timeline, and a discussion of his or her unique impact on American society. Numerous pictures and illustrations will accompany the articles. This superb reference work will complement any library and be of special interest to students and scholars of American and African American history.

Author : George A. Sewell,Margaret L. Dwight
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1984-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 160473390X

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Mississippi Black History Makers by George A. Sewell,Margaret L. Dwight Pdf

A well-researched collection of biographical sketches of notable African Americans from Mississippi

Author : George L. Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015015134185

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Interesting People by George L. Lee Pdf

Cameo biographies along with Lee's famous pen-and-ink portraits make this book an inviting and inspiring browser for students as well as a useful reference to teachers, writers, librarians, black community leaders and the general reader.Both major achievements and little-known interesting facts are given on over 200 Americans. The coverage is broad: past and present leaders, performers, musicians and sports greats, scientists, writers and military men and women.The material is drawn from a newspaper feature which the author created in 1945. The feature continued until 1986 and has appeared in most of the major black newspapers in the United States.

Author : Carter G. Woodson
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 762 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781434473240

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Negro Makers of History by Carter G. Woodson Pdf

A study of the accomplishments of Africans and African Americans from Carter G. Woodson, the creator of Black History Month.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780965480710

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Lessons of Black History Makers 'N' Action - The Dared...The Driven by Anonim Pdf

Author : George L. Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015022238839

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Worldwide Interesting People by George L. Lee Pdf

Retired newspaper artist Lee presents illustrated capsule biographies of Africans, and those of African descent, who made an impact on history throughout the world. Primarily an inspirational collection for young Black readers, but of sufficient interest and charm to appeal to a wider audience. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : George L. Lee
Publisher : Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015019446619

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Inspiring African Americans by George L. Lee Pdf

This third installment of George L. Lee's fascinating pen and ink sketches reaches out to include many famous people from the United States. Arranged chronologically (from Lemuel Haynes, a Minuteman in the Revolutionary War and later a Congregationalist minister, to present-day figures), over 150 cameo biographies accompany the stunning drawings and present both major and little known accomplishments of each of the African descendants.This is a wonderful resource for students, teachers, African American community leaders and the general reader.

Author : Barbara Kramer,Kitson Jazynka
Publisher : Readers BIOS
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426332025

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National Geographic Readers: African-American History Makers by Barbara Kramer,Kitson Jazynka Pdf

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Author : Richard Cohen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781982195809

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Making History by Richard Cohen Pdf

A “supremely entertaining” (The New Yorker) exploration of who gets to record the world’s history—from Julius Caesar to William Shakespeare to Ken Burns—and how their biases influence our understanding about the past. There are many stories we can spin about previous ages, but which accounts get told? And by whom? Is there even such a thing as “objective” history? In this “witty, wise, and elegant” (The Spectator), book, Richard Cohen reveals how professional historians and other equally significant witnesses, such as the writers of the Bible, novelists, and political propagandists, influence what becomes the accepted record. Cohen argues, for example, that some historians are practitioners of “Bad History” and twist reality to glorify themselves or their country. “Scholarly, lively, quotable, up-to-date, and fun” (Hilary Mantel, author of the bestselling Thomas Cromwell trilogy), Making History investigates the published works and private utterances of our greatest chroniclers to discover the agendas that informed their—and our—views of the world. From the origins of history writing, when such an activity itself seemed revolutionary, through to television and the digital age, Cohen brings captivating figures to vivid light, from Thucydides and Tacitus to Voltaire and Gibbon, Winston Churchill and Henry Louis Gates. Rich in complex truths and surprising anecdotes, the result is a revealing exploration of both the aims and art of history-making, one that will lead us to rethink how we learn about our past and about ourselves.

Author : Richard Cohen
Publisher : Random House
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9781588369352

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The History Makers by Richard Cohen Pdf

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Author : C. Cabell Carter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : African Americans
ISBN : LCCN:92213664

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Black History Makers by C. Cabell Carter Pdf

Author : Shirley Chisholm
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780063160866

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Unbought and Unbossed by Shirley Chisholm Pdf

In this classic work—a blend of memoir, social criticism, and political analysis that remains relevant today—the first Black Congresswoman to serve in American history, New York’s dynamic representative Shirley Chisholm, traces her extensive political struggle and examines the problems that have long plagued the American system of government. “A tremendously impressive book.” —Washington Post “What [Chisholm] did was so pioneering. . . . She embraced what made her different and used it as her superpower.” —Regina King “I want to be remembered as a woman . . . who dared to be a catalyst of change.” Political pioneer Shirley Chisholm—activist, member of the House of Representatives, and former presidential candidate—was a woman who consistently broke barriers and inspired generations of American women, and especially women of color. Unbought and Unbossed is her story, told in her own words—a thoughtful and informed look at her rise from the streets of Brooklyn to the halls of Congress. Chisholm speaks out on her life in politics while illuminating the events, personalities, and issues of her time, including the schism in the Democratic party in the 1960s and ’70s—all of which speak to us today. In this frank assessment, “Fighting Shirley” recalls how she took on an entrenched system, gave a public voice to millions, and embarked on a trailblazing bid to be the first woman and first African American President of the United States. By daring to be herself, Shirley Chisholm shows how one person forever changed the status quo. Look out for the biopic Shirley, directed by John Ridley and starring Regina King, coming in March 2024. “Her motto and title of her autobiography—Unbought and Unbossed—illustrates her outspoken advocacy for women and minorities during her seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.” —National Women’s History Museum