Black Heroes

Jessie Carney Smith, Nikki Giovanni

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English

Visible Ink Press
09 October 2001

Biography: general; Black & Asian studies

To recognize and celebrate African American achievement over the past 100 years, Black Heroes profiles 150 individuals who have made a lasting and profound impact on our culture. Now available for the first time in paperback, Black Heroes is a who's who of cultural importance to all Americans. Wherever they've made their mark--politics, art, sports, entertainment, literature, civil rights, business, medicine, education, or law-the heroes represented in this book are men and women who have struggled against the odds and advanced to miraculous heights, in the process inspiring countless others. Distinguished scholar Jessie Carney Smith, author of the best-selling Black Firsts, has created yet another classic guide to extraordinary individuals and their accomplishments that is sure to please readers of any age. Brimming with information and more than 200 photographs, Black Heroes details the stories of men and women who have struggled against the odds and advanced to miraculous heights, in the process inspiring countless others.

By: Jessie Carney Smith
Foreword by: Nikki Giovanni
Imprint: Visible Ink Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 183mm, Spine: 44mm
Weight: 1.252kg
ISBN: 9781578591367
ISBN 10: 1578591368
Pages: 734
Publication Date: 09 October 2001
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jessie Carney Smith, born in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a noted author, biographer, and black studies scholar. She is William and Camille Cosby Professor in the Humanities at Fisk University in Nashville, where she also serves as the university librarian. Among Dr. Smith's numerous awards are the 1992 National Women's Book Association Award, the Candace Award for excellence in education, and ""Sage"" magazine's Ann J. Cooper Award for her published works on African American Women.

Reviews for Black Heroes

Brimming with information and more than 200 photographs, Black Heroes will intrigue and inspire all those who seek to know more about our nation's history. -- <i>Atlanta Metro</i> .. .a classic guide... -- <i>Oklahoma City Oklahoman</i>