Encyclopedia of African American Society, Volume 2Gerald David Jaynes An encyclopedic reference of African American history and culture. |
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... African Americans them- selves . For example , the New Negro movement of the 1920s referred to African Americans who promoted civil rights militancy and pride in African American accomplishments . Taking the phrase from the title of a ...
... African Americans them- selves . For example , the New Negro movement of the 1920s referred to African Americans who promoted civil rights militancy and pride in African American accomplishments . Taking the phrase from the title of a ...
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... African American physicians have held the post of U.S. Surgeon General . The first African American ever to be appointed to the position was Dr. Jocelyn Elders , who served from 1993 to 1994 . The second African American to be appointed ...
... African American physicians have held the post of U.S. Surgeon General . The first African American ever to be appointed to the position was Dr. Jocelyn Elders , who served from 1993 to 1994 . The second African American to be appointed ...
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Gerald David Jaynes. the classroom . The only African American WACS stationed overseas were the 688th Central Postal Directory Battalion in Birmingham , England . The women of the 688th mainly processed mail , but they also cooked ...
Gerald David Jaynes. the classroom . The only African American WACS stationed overseas were the 688th Central Postal Directory Battalion in Birmingham , England . The women of the 688th mainly processed mail , but they also cooked ...
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Editorial Board | 500 |
Readers Guide xiii | 507 |
African Americans in Halls of Fame | 907 |
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