African American Biographies: Profiles of 558 Current Men and Women

by Walter L. Hawkins

Civil rights leaders, scientists, sports heroes, and government, business and military leaders: each person in this book has played a major role in 20th-century America.The one-page biographies provide detailed, career-oriented summaries. Criteria for inclusion include career accomplishments, being the first African American in the field or profession, individual awards (Hall of Fame, Olympic medal, etc.) and overall leadership. Includes occupational...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 089950664X
• ISBN13: 9780899506647
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.3" x 6.2"