African-American Social Leaders and Activists
- ISBN-10
- 143813388X
- ISBN-13
- 9781438133881
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 273
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-01-01
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Author
- Jack Rummel
Description
Presents a biographical dictionary profiling important African American social and political leaders, including birth and death dates, major accomplishments, and historical influence.
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