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Author |
: Jim Haskins |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 169 |
Release |
: 2005-01-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780471700982 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0471700983 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Synopsis African Heroes by : Jim Haskins
Meet the Greatest heroes of africa--from ancient to modern times "The books in the Black Stars series are the types of books that would have really captivated me as a kid." --Earl G. Graves, Black Enterprise magazine Kofi Annan Askia the Great Bambaata Behanzin Hossu Bowelle Stephen Biko Cetewayo Constance Cummings-John Imhotep Kenneth Kaunda Jomo Kenyatta Khama Sir Seretse Khama Patrice Lumumba Albert John Luthuli Nelson Mandela Menelik II Moshesh Mansa Musa Kwame Nkrumah Julius Nyerere Nzingha Piankhy Rabah Haile Selassie Albertina Sisulu Osei Tutu Youssef I
Author |
: Thomas Patrick Melady |
Publisher |
: Orbis Books |
Total Pages |
: 225 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781608330164 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1608330168 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ten African Heroes by : Thomas Patrick Melady
This title tells the story of the African leaders who ignited independence in black Africa during the 1960s through the eyes of two Americans who knew them well.
Author |
: Linda Hervieux |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 352 |
Release |
: 2019-02-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1445686619 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781445686615 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Synopsis Forgotten by : Linda Hervieux
The tale of an all-black battalion whose crucial contributions at D-Day have gone unrecognised to this day.
Author |
: Chrisanne Beckner |
Publisher |
: Sourcebooks Explore |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 1995 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0912517182 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780912517186 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Synopsis 100 African-Americans who Shaped American History by : Chrisanne Beckner
Teeming with interesting nuggets of fact and information, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History includes such legendary men and women as Benjamin Banneker, Dred Scott, Mary Church Terrell, George Washington Carver and Bessie Smith. Also included are Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall and many, many more. Organized chronologically and meticulously researched, this book provides an educational look at the prominent role that these individuals played and how their varied talents, ideas and expertise contributed to American history. * Concise & Easy to Read Text * Fully Illustrated * Includes Index, Time Line, Trivia Quiz & Suggested Projects * Makes History Fun Bluewood Books' "100 Series" includes 28 additional fun and educational titles, including: * 100 Hispanic Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History * 100 American Women Who Shaped American History * 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History * 100 Inventions That Shaped World History * 100 Artists Who Shaped World History * ...and many more
Author |
: Carter Woodson |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 266 |
Release |
: 2015-07-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 162654171X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781626541719 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (1X Downloads) |
Synopsis African Heroes and Heroines by : Carter Woodson
Originally published in 1939 as a counterpoint to the myopic, Eurocentric narrative of African history popular in the West at the time, Carter G. Woodson's African Heroes and Heroines delves into the rich and complex political, military, and economic history of the African continent with the objective eye of a scientific observer. Intended for upper level high-school students, Woodson presents a fair biographical treatment of African leaders through history as figures of equal - if not greater - intelligence, prowess, and strength as the heroic leaders canonized in the histories of other races. While the popular histories of Africa in America had represented Africans as disorganized, unenlightened, and docile, Woodson paints a far more realistic picture of a people who were fiercely resistant to Western imperialism and occupation. Through individual portraits of figures like the Mbundu's Queen Anna Nzinga, Shaka of the Zulu Kingdom, or King Behanzin of Dahomey, Woodson's work, alongside that of other notable scholars, helped mainstream America move toward a deeper and more complex understanding of Africa's rich history. For academics as well as those interested in an important, if somewhat dated, historical survey of African leaders, African Heroes and Heroines represents an important piece of America's cultural past. Featuring an abundance of rich illustrations by esteemed Harlem Renaissance painter, Lois Mailou Jones, this 2015 re-issued edition is a high quality reprint of the classic text. Historian, author, journalist, and remarkable scholar of many disciplines, Carter G. Woodson is an oft-overlooked but massively important figure in American, and particularly African-American, history. The second African-American man after W.E.B. DuBoise to earn a doctorate degree and the only African-American born of former slaves to earn a PhD, Woodson devoted his life to the study of African and African-American history. Determined to obtain higher education after graduating from Kentucky's Berea College in 1903, Woodson successfully enrolled at the University of Chicago where he earned a bachelor's and master's degree in European history before moving on to defend a PhD in history at Harvard University in 1912. A staunch believer in the power of education to elevate, empower, and unify the working classes and to transform society for the better, Woodson spent many years as a teacher and professor before founding the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, the accomplishment for which he is perhaps best remembered. Often heralded as the 'father of black history', Woodson's association founded the annual 'Negro History Week' in February 1926, an occasion we continue to celebrate when we observe 'Black History Month' every February."
Author |
: Carter Godwin Woodson |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 272 |
Release |
: 1944 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015003980979 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis African Heroes and Heroines by : Carter Godwin Woodson
Brief biographies of native African heroes and heroines with emphasis on those from south of the Sahara.
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: Frederick Fell Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 324 |
Release |
: 1998 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0811908690 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780811908696 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Synopsis African-American Heroes & Heroines by :
Inspiring and amazing stories that showcase 150 black heroes and heroines.
Author |
: Molefi Kete Asante |
Publisher |
: Prometheus Books |
Total Pages |
: 345 |
Release |
: 2010-06-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781615924233 |
ISBN-13 |
: 161592423X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Synopsis 100 Greatest African Americans by : Molefi Kete Asante
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.
Author |
: Burke Davis |
Publisher |
: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages |
: 100 |
Release |
: 1992 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0152085610 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780152085612 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis Black Heroes of the American Revolution by : Burke Davis
The black soldiers, sailors, spies, scouts, guides, and wagoners who participated and sacrificed in the struggle for American independence are profiled in this fascinating history which features prints and portraits from the period.
Author |
: Bill O'Neill |
Publisher |
: Lak Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 232 |
Release |
: 2021-01-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1648450725 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781648450723 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Great Book of Black Heroes by : Bill O'Neill
The world is full of many great black men and women who changed the course of history. Because of their contributions, these men and women are rightfully considered heroes by not just black people around the world, but people of all backgrounds. In The Great Book of Black Heroes: Thirty Black Men and Women Who Have Impacted History, you'll learn about thirty of the greatest black heroes and heroines from three different continents over a span of more than 2,500 years of history. The definition of hero in this book is any person who influenced a great number of people and often continues to long after his or her death. Heroes can be politicians, activists, philosophers, warriors, artists, or musicians, but most of all they are inspiring!In The Great Book of Black Heroes, you'll learn the answers to the following questions: ?How did Nelson Mandela transform from a bitter fighter to a leader who promoted reconciliation? ?Where was the kingdom of Axum and how did one of its kings protect early Christians? ?How did B.B. King get his start and become the King of the Blues??Who was the last emperor of Ethiopia and who was one of the first??Why did so many of these heroes and heroines have to rise above innumerable challenges? And so much more! This book is filled with a plethora of facts about some of the most fascinating and impactful black men and women in world history. But keep in mind that this is so much more than a boring history book, it's meant to keep you engaged and entertained as much as it will educate you. With that said, this book is guaranteed to edify and entertain you!Whether you have a passing interest in history, are distantly related to one of the heroes or heroines, or just want something fascinating to read, you can't go wrong with The Great Book of Black Heroes.