Offers capsule biographies of 631 of the nation's most notable African Americans. This book features entries that are arranged alphabetically with individuals who played an important part in the development of African American children by serving as role models.
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Offers capsule biographies of 631 of the nation's most notable African Americans. This book features entries that are arranged alphabetically with individuals who played an important part in the development of African American children by serving as role models.
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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.
Critic Reviews
“"recommended"-- Library Journal ; "the value of Hawkins' compilation is his success in documenting the contributions of notable individuals who have not been covered elsewhere. This work is recommended for university and college libraries with strong African American collections, and for public libraries, especially those serving a sizable African American community"-- ARBA ; "public libraries and school media centers will welcome [it]"-- VOYA.”
“recommended”—Library Journal; “the value of Hawkins’ compilation is his success in documenting the contributions of notable individuals who have not been covered elsewhere. This work is recommended for university and college libraries with strong African American collections, and for public libraries, especially those serving a sizable African American community”—ARBA; “public libraries and school media centers will welcome [it]”—VOYA.
About the Author
U.S. Postal Services manager Walter L. Hawkins lives in Fayetteville, Georgia.
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