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... tion of President John F. Kennedy decided to funda- mentally revise its approach to the civil rights question . The nonviolent movement spearheaded by King had riveted the attention of the nation on the South , revealing the ugliness of ...
... tion of President John F. Kennedy decided to funda- mentally revise its approach to the civil rights question . The nonviolent movement spearheaded by King had riveted the attention of the nation on the South , revealing the ugliness of ...
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... tion of black community life in urban centers in the twentieth century , black churches have continued to thrive and remain active , responding to the needs of their congregants . In recent decades , there has been a great emphasis ...
... tion of black community life in urban centers in the twentieth century , black churches have continued to thrive and remain active , responding to the needs of their congregants . In recent decades , there has been a great emphasis ...
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... tion of the slave trade in 1808 , the number of slaves brought to the United States equaled that of the previ- ous 160 years . The drop in percentage is due to the high birthrate among slaves in the United States . Slavery , then , did ...
... tion of the slave trade in 1808 , the number of slaves brought to the United States equaled that of the previ- ous 160 years . The drop in percentage is due to the high birthrate among slaves in the United States . Slavery , then , did ...
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Editorial Board | 500 |
Readers Guide xiii | 507 |
African Americans in Halls of Fame | 907 |
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