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  • Jesse Owens

    A Life in American History

    by F. Erik Brooks, Kevin M. Jones Sr. ...
    Series series Black History Lives
    A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, this book places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century.The year 2020 marked the 40th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest track and field athletes in intercollegiate and Olympic history. This book examines Jesse Owens' upbringing, religious and spiritual ... Read more

    $25.69 USD

  • African Americans and the Presidents

    Politics and Policies from Washington to Trump

    by F. Erik Brooks, Glenn L. Starks ...
    The president is arguably the most recognized and powerful individual in the United States. This reference work explores the American presidency in relation to issues of race concerning the African American community.This work provides a contemporary and refreshing examination of the American presidency through the prism of race and race relations in America, revealing a long and complicated ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Barack Obama

    A Life in American History

    by F. Erik Brooks, MaCherie M. Placide ...
    Series series Black History Lives
    An essential resource for readers analyzing the presidency of Barack Obama, this book provides a comprehensive summary of the life of 44th president of the United States.Barack Obama stated, "Our destiny is not written for us. It is written by us." Was the former president talking about himself and his rise to the American presidency?On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th ... Read more

    $60.79 USD

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    A Seat at the Table

    The Life and Times of Shirley Chisholm

    by F. Erik Brooks, Drs. Glenn L. Starks ...
    Narrated by Kim Staunton ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 25 min

    Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisolm rose from being the child of immigrants to running for the highest office in the land. She was both the first African American woman elected to the US Congress and the first African American woman of a major political party to make a serious run for president of the United States.These achievements were not in spite of her background but rather because of it.She ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • African American Student's Guide to College Success

    by F. Erik Brooks, Glenn L. Starks ...
    This encouraging guide coaches African American and first-generation college students on strategies for maximizing their experiences and success on university campuses.Marked gaps in academic achievements continue to exist between white and black students on college campuses in America. This motivational book, with contributions from academic role models from within the African American community, ... Read more

    $37.29 USD

  • Thurgood Marshall

    A Biography

    by Glenn L. Starks, F. Erik Brooks ...
    Series series Greenwood Biographies
    This book provides a detailed examination of the life and legal legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, including a discussion of the many legal cases in which he was involved.Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court Justice. As a lawyer, he won the Supreme Court Case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that integrated all public schools in the United States. But ... Read more

    $37.29 USD

  • The Student Athlete's Guide to College Success

    by Algerian Hart Ph.D., F. Erik Brooks ...
    An invaluable guide for potential collegiate student athletes, this guide presents strategies to assist student athletes with life skills both inside and outside of the classroom and athletic arenas.Student athletes must overcome a gauntlet of challenges in order to be successful in college. This guide supports student athlete success by identifying various potential issues and providing specific ... Read more

    $38.89 USD

  • Maya Angelou

    A Life in American History

    by F. Erik Brooks, Erin W. Gilliam ...
    Series series Black History Lives
    This accessible biography of Maya Angelou provides readers with an ideal introduction to the life and times of one of America's most beloved and influential Black artists.Maya Angelou: A Life in American History explores the life of one of the most significant figures of the 20th century. Chronological chapters chart major events in Angelou's life, examining how these events influenced her ... Read more

    $55.99 USD

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    The Little Book of Boards

    A Board Member's Handbook for Small (and Very Small) Nonprofits

    by Erik Hanberg ...
    Narrated by Davis Brooks ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 4 min

    **Are you new to a board and have no idea what’s expected of you?Do you know what a board’s seven key responsibilities are?Do you know what your relationship with the Executive Director should be?If not, this audiobook is for you.**So many board members – especially of small nonprofits – want to support a nonprofit and readily accept the invitation to join the board. It’s only then that they ... Read more

    $23.19 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • If I Were a Fox

    by Shelley Gill ...
    Illustrated by Erik Brooks ...
    From the bestselling children’s author Shelley Gill and illustrator Erik Brooks of If I Were a Whale, this colorful, rhyming board book playfully features foxes found in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond.From fennec foxes with their giant ears to the wily, nimble red foxes, get ready to celebrate the many different types of foxes in baby's first introduction to these fascinating creatures ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • How the Obama Presidency Changed the Political Landscape

    Edited by Larry J. Walker, F. Erik Brooks, Ramon B. Goings ...
    Covering key issues ranging from education to political mobilization to racial stratification, this book provides a comprehensive examination of the Obama Presidency.President Barack Obama's election and subsequent reelection represent a critical paradigm shift in American political history. But are there lasting effects of the election of an African American to the highest office in the land in ... Read more

    $33.19 USD

  • The Beauty and the Burden of Being a Black Professor

    Edited by Cheron H. Davis, Ricardo Hamrick, F. Erik Brooks, Adriel Hilton ...
    Series Book 24 - Diversity in Higher Education
    It has been well chronicled that Black professors have experienced a long history of inequities and inequalities within the academic space. This volume explores the experiences, challenges and triumphs experienced by Black professors.Including personal essays written by Black professors, this volume showcases personal insights and inspirational stories from leading Black scholars across the US. It ... Read more

    $100.89 USD