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YA-- A valuable resource that chronicles the accomplishments of 500 African-American women who achieved success in spite of racial and gender discrimination. Smith includes activists, educators, writers, religious leaders, community leaders, doctors, dancers, government officials, and musicians. The detailed index and the introductory list by profession provide additional options for research.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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A representative rather than a comprehensive work, this biographical encyclopedia includes essays on 500 African American women born between 1730 and 1958. Selections illustrate diverse arenas of achievement for black American women: business, civil rights, the arts, education, scholarship, and government. Stories of the most famous African American women--Harriet Tubman, Mary McLeod Bethune--appear alongside those of modern black women in their prime: historian Nell Painter, writer Alice Walker. Entries vary widely in both length and style. About a third include photographs and virtually all include references; many note collections of manuscripts. Although this volume would have benefited from more rigorous editing, many of the essays are beautifully written. Reference librarians will welcome this highly accessible tool, an essential addition to every reference collection. This would also be a nice addition to YA collections; it's perfect for high school students who need a place to start for writing term papers.
- Cynthia Harrison, Federal Judicial Ctr., Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Cynthia Harrison, Federal Judicial Ctr., Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Sure to please anyone interested in great American women!,
By Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Notable Black American Women: Book I (Bk. 1) (Hardcover)
This book contains a short biography, and where possible a picture, of many notable African-American women. Such luminaries as Maya Angelou, Ella Fitzgerald and Rosa Parks are here, as are many lesser-known lights - authors, educators, activists, performers, and much more. It's well and truly a great resource, one that is sure to please anyone interested in great American women!
I highly recommend this book.
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An Excellent Resource!,
This review is from: Notable Black American Women: Book I (Bk. 1) (Hardcover)
Excellent resource for any Black woman, writer, or scholar. A must have for librarians or individuals seeking to add to their collection.
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