African American Firsts: Famous Little-Known and Unsung Triumphs of Blacks in America
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An addictive, authoritative reference book a lively who's-who of the most creative, innovative and successful African Americans from colonial times to present day.
The updated version features the historic election of Barack Obama.
Includes over 75 pages of photographs of famous African Americans like Josephine Baker, Arthur Ashe, Harriet Tubman, Alexander Twilight, and many more.
"A Black history buff's dream." Ebony
"From the name of the first millionaire to the first million-copy bestselling author, here are some occasions to cheer and weep about." Booklist
Did you know that...
African-American inventors designed the traffic light, the gas mask, and the first railroad telegraph system...
An African-American doctor performed the first open-heart surgery...
An African-American explorer reached the North Pole before Admiral Peary....
A gorgeous African-American entertainer won the French Legion of Honor for her bravery in World War II...
Excluded from the history books, overlooked in the classroom, and neglected in the media, African Americans have long been denied an accurate picture of their contributions to our nation from colonial days to the present. Now, after mining old documents, records, letters, family histories and government files, this authoritative resource book reveals over 450 "firsts" by African Americans--wonderful accomplishments achieved often despite poverty, discrimination, and racism.
Leaders in government, entertainment, education, science and medicine, the law, military, and in the business world, African Americans have made their mark. Now with African-American Firsts, we can see how very high has been their reach and how very great their honors.
Over 75 Pages of Photographs
Best prices to buy, sell, or rent ISBN 9780758202437
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