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pro vyhledávání: '"African American politicians-Biography"'
Autor:
Burton I. Kaufman
In this insightful biography, Burton I. Kaufman explores how the political career of Barack Obama was marked by conservative tendencies that frustrated his progressive supporters and gave the lie to socialist fearmongering on the right. Obama's was a
Autor:
Kendal Weaver
Ten Stars is a nonfiction narrative—part biography, part oral history—of the life story of Gary Cooper, an African American born in the depths of Jim Crow to an Alabama family that challenged the rule of segregation. The Cooper extended family, d
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Clifton R. Wharton
Privilege and Prejudice is a stereotype-defying autobiography. It reveals a Black man whose good fortune in birth and heritage and opportunity of time and place helped him to forge breakthroughs in four separate careers. Clifton R. Wharton Jr. entere
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Carolyn Marie Wilkins
Carolyn Wilkins grew up defending her racial identity. Because of her light complexion and wavy hair, she spent years struggling to convince others that she was black. Her family's prominence set Carolyn's experiences even further apart from those of
Autor:
Dr. Artika R. Tyner
Black politicians have served in all levels of the United States government. As mayors, congresspersons, president, and more, Black politicians have created policies and initiatives to better serve community members. They have also addressed issues s
Autor:
Angela Jones
Winner, 2024 RUSA Outstanding Reference AwardAn indispensable resource for understanding trends and issues in African American political organizing; the history of Black Liberation movements in the United States; and the fortitude, determination, rel
Autor:
Currie, Stephen
Over the last few decades, Black Americans have made enormous strides in the areas of politics and civil rights. Profiled in this book are five Black American political and civil rights activists and officeholders: Thurgood Marshall, John Lewis, Bara
Autor:
Alicia K. Jackson
Owned by his father, Isaac Harold Anderson (1835–1906) was born a slave but went on to become a wealthy businessman, grocer, politician, publisher, and religious leader in the African American community in the state of Georgia. Elected to the state