This book of biographical sketches of notable African Americans from Mississippi includes a total of 166 figures, all who have made significant contributions.

History makers covered include Hiram R. Revels, the first Black US Senator; Blanche K. Bruce, the first Black US Senator to serve a six-year term; political and civil rights leaders such as …

Seventy-five history makers have been added to those in the first edition which included Hiram R. Revels, the first black U.S. Senator; Blanche K. Bruce, the first black U.S. Senator to serve a …

Each section is introduced with an historical overview of this field in Mississippi, written by Margaret Dwight.This book is a valuable reference work for those wishing to assess the...

Dec 12, 2023 · Mississippi Black history makers by George Alexander Sewell, 1977, University Press of Mississippi edition, in English

Seventy-five history makers have been added to those in the first edition which included Hiram R. Revels, the first black U. S. Senator; Blanche K. Bruce, the first black U. S. Senator to serve a …

Jun 1, 2009 · Mississippi Black History Makers Revised and Enlarged Edition by George Alexander Sewell and Margaret L. Dwight This edition of biographical sketches of notable …

To appreciate the impact that black politicians have had upon Mississippi society, one must understand that southern politics has historically been based upon the racial doctrine of white …