Haskins, James

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One more river to cross

the stories of twelve black Americans
  • Haskins, James
Presents brief biographies of twelve African-Americans who courageously fought against racism to become leaders in their fields, including Marian Anderson, Ralph Bunche, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Malcolm X.

Distinguished African American political and governmental leaders

  • Haskins, James
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that profile the lives of 104 African-American men and women from the early nineteenth century to 1998 who have distinguished themselves in public office, whether by election or appointment.
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Always movin' on

the life of Langston Hughes
  • Haskins, James
Describes the life and career of twentieth-century African-American poet Langston Hughes, discussing his role in the Harlem Renaissance, his time in Spain, and his anger over racial inequality in the U.S.
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Resistance

Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 15:46

Discusses the concept of non-violence as practised by eight famous people, including Martin Luther King, Cesar Chavez, and Jesus of Nazareth.

Ralph Bunche; a most reluctant hero

Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 15:46

A biography of the first black American to receive a Ph. D. in political science, the first to hold a high position in the State Department, and the first to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Delivering justice

W.W. Law and the fight for civil rights
  • Haskins, James
An illustrated biography of civil rights leader Wesley Wallace Law, who helped to end segregation in Savannah, Georgia during the 1960s.

John Lewis in the lead

a story of the Civil Rights Movement
  • Haskins, James
An illustrated biography of Georgia congressman John Lewis, focusing on his activities on behalf of civil rights, specifically his leadership in the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in an effort to secure voting rights for African-Americans.

Profiles in Black power

Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 02/27/2018 - 14:58

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