Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement: A Radical Democratic Vision
- ISBN-10
- 0807856169
- ISBN-13
- 9780807856161
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 470
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Univ of North Carolina Press
- Author
- Barbara Ransby
Description
A portrait of one of the most important black leaders of the twentieth century introduces readers to the fiery woman who inspired generations of activists.
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