Brave Black Women: From Slavery to the Space Shuttle

by Ruthe Winegarten, Sharon Kahn

Overview

Brave black women have played important roles in American history. Before the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, black women bore the bonds of slavery with courage and strength. Since Emancipation, black women have supported schools, churches, and civic organizations, entered many professions, and helped to build strong communities. This book dramatizes their impressive story and celebrates their achievements.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780292785557
Publisher:	University of Texas Press
Publication date:	07/22/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	359,939
File size:	24 MB
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About the Author

Ruthe Winegarten (1929-2004) was a historian who specialized in the history of Texas women and minority groups.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Slavery: Overcoming Fear
2. Freed Women: How They Survived
3. Education: The Road to a Better Life
4. Community Building: Women United!
5. Fighting Oppression : For the Vote and Against Violence
6. Work: Women of Achievement
7. World War II: Serving Their Country
8. The Civil Rights Movement: Equal Justice for All
9. The Arts and Sports: Creating and Performing
10. Law and Politics: Women of Power
11. Barbara Jordan: Defender of the Constitution
Barbara Jordan Chronology
Sources of Quotations by Barbara Jordan
Reading List
Credits
Index