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  • 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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  • 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

    $25.99 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

    $60.99 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

    $37.99 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

    $37.99 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

    $33.99 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

    $89.99 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

    $38.99 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

    $100.99 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

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    How American Businesses Won Their Civil Rights

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  • Let the People Pick the President

    The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College

    by Jesse Wegman ...
    The veteran journalist presents "an illuminating history and analysis" of the American electoral system—and a bold call for change ( Kirkus).The framers of the Constitution battled over it. Lawmakers have tried to amend or abolish it more than 700 times. To this day, millions of voters, and even members of Congress, misunderstand how it works. It deepens our national divide and distorts the core ... Read more

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