The Black Muslims (African American Achievers) [Paperback]

William H., Jr. Banks (Author)

Book Description

Series: African American Achievers

An objective history of the Nation of Islam, the black nationalist organization that has inspired deep loyalty and aroused powerful controversy under the leadership of such personalities as Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, and Louis Farrakhan.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-10?A well-written overview that covers the early founders and the dissension within the Nation of Islam. Banks begins with commentary about the 1995 Million Man March and ends with the controversial reign of Minister Louis Farrakhan. In between, the contributions of Wallace Fard, the founder of the religious movement; Marcus Garvey, an early advocate of racial separatism; and Ministers Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X are retold in a smoothly flowing text. Readers learn about the impact of the movement on other organizations and within the context of American politics. The author also includes information about Martin Luther King, Jr., and Jesse Jackson and their interactions with the Nation. Numerous quotes appear, with sources and dates usually incorporated into the narrative. Good-quality, black-and-white photographs with excellent captions appear throughout. The index has many cross references. Overall, a much better choice than Jim Haskins's Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam (Walker, 1996).?Marie Wright, University Library, Indianapolis, IN
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791025942
• ISBN-13: 978-0791025949
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,451,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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