famous, little-known and unsung triumphs of Blacks in America Potter, Joan. creator text bibliography biography nyu New York, NY Kensington Publishing Corp., Dafina Books [2014] 2014 4th edition, fully revised and updated. monographic eng Eng

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503 p. : ill. ; 23 cm Spanning colonial days to the present, African American Firsts is a clear reflection of a prideful legacy, a celebration of our changing times, and a signpost to an even greater future. From ground-breaking achievements to awe-inspiring feats of excellence, this definitive resource reveals over 450 "firsts" by African Americans in fields as diverse as government, entertainment, education, science, medicine, law, the military, and the business world. Discover the first doctor to perform open heart surgery and the youngest person to fly solo around the world. Learn about the first African Americans to walk in space, to serve two terms as President of the United States, and many other wonderful and important contributions often accomplished despite poverty, discrimination, and racism. Business -- Education -- Entertainment -- Film -- History -- Journalism -- Law and Government -- Literature -- Military -- Music -- Religion -- Science and Medicine -- Sports -- Theater and Dance -- Visual Arts. Joan Potter. Includes bibliographical references (pages 469-472) and index. n-us--- African Americans Biography Miscellanea African Americans History Miscellanea Afroamericanos Biografìa Afroamericanos Historia 002 E 185.96 P867a 2014 920.009296073 9780758292414 (trade pbk.) 0758292414 (trade pbk.) 2013388865 UKMGB 140714 20230404125806.0 128489 eng