Marcus Garvey: Controversial Champion of Black Pride (African-American Biographies)

Gr. 6-10. These two new titles in the African-American Biographies series offer straightforward introductions to their subjects. Mahalia Jackson follows the life of the renowned singer from her childhood in New Orleans to her success as a world-famous gospel singer who made the music popular through her unique style. A good deal of attention is given to Jackson's civil rights activism. Marcus Garvey profiles the controversial leader of the early twentieth century Pan-African movement. Schraff offers some interesting insight into Garvey's legacy and how his separatist views on race influenced the later civil rights movement. The writing is not especially engaging in either book, but these titles offer solid information about their respective subjects. Included in each book are a chronology, chapter notes, suggestions for further reading, and recommended Web sites. Ed Sullivan
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