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Interesting People

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Author : George L. Lee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989

Interesting People written by George L. Lee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

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.

Interesting People

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Author : George L. Lee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976-01-01

Interesting People written by George L. Lee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976-01-01 with African Americans categories.

Biographical highlights of notable men and women from around the world whose achievements are milestones in black history.

Inspiring African Americans

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Author : George L. Lee
language : en
Publisher: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company
Release Date : 1991

Inspiring African Americans written by George L. Lee and has been published by Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

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.

Black History Makers

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Author : C. Cabell Carter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012

Black History Makers written by C. Cabell Carter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with African Americans categories.

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.

100 Greatest African Americans

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Author : Molefi Kete Asante
language : en
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date : 2010-06-28

100 Greatest African Americans written by Molefi Kete Asante and has been published by Prometheus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-28 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

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.

Worldwide Interesting People

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Author : George L. Lee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992

Worldwide Interesting People written by George L. Lee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

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

Unsung African American History Makers Unknown Hidden Figures And Their Stories

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Author : Matthew A. Carson
language : en
Publisher: Double Infinity Publishing
Release Date : 2023

Unsung African American History Makers Unknown Hidden Figures And Their Stories written by Matthew A. Carson and has been published by Double Infinity Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Literary Collections categories.

During Black History Month, we pause to salute and reflect on the contributions African-Americans have made to the rich fabric that makes up the United States. There are many untold stories that reveal the best of Americans who stepped up when duty called, broke through barriers, or quietly made their communities better one person at a time. Not everyone who has helped to change the country and the world always get the credit they deserve, even though their actions are the kind of impact that changes things for the better. There are many hidden figures of untaught history who deserve to be celebrated for their incredible contributions, but their names are left out of the narrative. Although American history often resonates with the names of many great African-American men and women, there are countless other lesser-known inspiring figures who have contributed significantly and helped to shape American and World history. The African-American story often reflects on struggle, but there are many untold stories of inspiration, innovation, courage, genius and bravery. Although not widely recognized, the men and women mentioned in this book have made significant contributions to the fields of science, politics, law, technology, civil rights, medicine, and beyond. Their personal stories and experiences may have been often overlooked, but their impact to our society and the world has been monumental. While African-American history is expansive and wide, there are generations of figures and heroes that we may be completely unaware of. Although scores of little-known individuals helped to shape history, from medical breakthroughs to fighting fearlessly through opposition, this group of historical heavyweights all deserve to be household names, along with their legacies etched into American history. Even though they didn't get the recognition as other historic well known individuals, these hidden figures were just as instrumental. Along with their sacrifices and efforts, their accomplishments were just as pivotal to several historic movements.

Mississippi Black History Makers

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Author : George Alexander Sewell
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 1984

Mississippi Black History Makers written by George Alexander Sewell and has been published by Univ. Press of Mississippi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

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

Black Designers In American Fashion

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Author : Elizabeth Way
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2021-07-01

Black Designers In American Fashion written by Elizabeth Way and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-01 with Design categories.

From Elizabeth Keckly's designs as a freewoman for Abraham Lincoln's wife to flamboyant clothing showcased by Patrick Kelly in Paris, Black designers have made major contributions to American fashion. However, many of their achievements have gone unrecognized. This book, inspired by the award-winning exhibition at the Museum at FIT, uncovers hidden histories of Black designers at a time when conversations about representation and racialized experiences in the fashion industry have reached all-time highs. In chapters from leading and up-and-coming authors and curators, Black Designers in American Fashion uses previously unexplored sources to show how Black designers helped build America's global fashion reputation. From enslaved 18th-century dressmakers to 20th-century “star” designers, via independent modistes and Seventh Avenue workers, the book traces the changing experiences of Black designers under conditions such as slavery, segregation, and the Civil Rights Movement. Black Designers in American Fashion shows that within these contexts Black designers maintained multifaceted practices which continue to influence American and global style today. Interweaving fashion design and American cultural history, this book fills critical gaps in the history of fashion and offers insights and context to students of fashion, design, and American and African American history and culture.

Living Black History

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Author : Manning Marable
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2006-01-03

Living Black History written by Manning Marable and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-03 with Social Science categories.

Are the stars of the Civil Rights firmament yesterday's news? In Living Black History scholar and activist Manning Marable offers a resounding "No!" with a fresh and personal look at the enduring legacy of such well-known figures as Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., Medgar Evers and W.E.B. Du Bois. Marable creates a "living history" that brings the past alive for a generation he sees as having historical amnesia. His activist passion and scholarly memory bring immediacy to the tribulations and triumphs of yesterday and reveal that history is something that happens everyday. Living Black History dismisses the detachment of the codified version of American history that we all grew up with. Marable's holistic understanding of history counts the story of the slave as much as that of the master; he highlights the flesh-and-blood courage of those figures who have been robbed of their visceral humanity as members of the historical cannon. As people comprehend this dynamic portrayal of history they will begin to understand that each day we-the average citizen-are "makers" of our own American history. Living Black History will empower readers with knowledge of their collective past and a greater understanding of their part in forming our future.