Author : Walter L. Hawkins
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 9780786441310
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (413 download)
Book Synopsis African American Biographies, 3 by : Walter L. Hawkins
Download or read book African American Biographies, 3 written by Walter L. Hawkins and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides capsule biographies of 909 of the nation's most notable African Americans. The entries are arranged alphabetically, with all individuals meeting two general criteria for inclusion: They were born or they spent their childhoods in the United States; and they have played an important part in the development of African American children by serving as role models. Anyone who died before January 1, 1995, is not included. Activists, artists, athletes, attorneys, authors, business owners, educators, engineers, entertainers, government officials, medical doctors, military leaders and scientists: each person in this book has played a major role in 20th century America.