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Smith, Jessie Carney, 1930-
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Blacks -- United States -- History.
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Blacks -- History.
Blacks -- Biography.
World records -- United States.
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Smith, Jessie Carney, 1930-
Blacks -- United States -- History.
Blacks -- United States -- Biography.
Blacks -- History.
Blacks -- Biography.
World records -- United States.
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Black firsts :
500
years
of
trailblazing
achievements
and
ground-breaking
events
/ Jessie Carney Smith.
by
Smith, Jessie Carney, 1930-
Visible Ink Press, 2021.
Call #:
305.896 S642b
Subjects
Blacks -- United States -- History.
Blacks -- United States -- Biography.
Blacks -- History.
Blacks -- Biography.
World records -- United States.
ISBN:
9781578596881 (pbk.)
Alternate title:
500
years
of
trailblazing
achievements
and
ground-breaking
events
Edition:
4th ed.
Description:
xx, 684 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 641-654) and index.
Summary:
"A celebration of achievement, accomplishments, and pride! Change, progress, and pioneers. Hard-won victories. Barrier-breaking thrumphs. Society-changing feats. Inspiratonal people. "Black firsts" is a testimony to the rich but often overlooked history of black life in America - and throughout the world. This vital collection includes thousands of personal success stories that still resonate today. It recognizes and honors both renowned and lesser-known, barrier-breaking trailblazers in all fields - arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, education, government, invention, journalism, religion, science, sports, music and more."--Back cover.
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