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Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America

Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America
By Lerone Bennett

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The black experience in America—starting from its origins in western Africa up to the present day—is examined in this seminal study from a prominent African American figure. The entire historical timeline of African Americans is addressed, from the Colonial period through the civil rights upheavals of the 1960s and 1970s. The most recent scholarship on the geographic, social, economic, and cultural journeys of African Americans, together with vivid portraits of key black leaders, complete this comprehensive reference.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #238033 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-10-28
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 784 pages

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About the Author
Lerone Bennett Jr. is the author of 10 books, including Forced Into Glory, winner of the 2002 American Book Award, Great Moments in Black History, Pioneers in Protest, The Shaping of Black America, and What Manner of Man? He is the executive editor emeritus of Ebony magazine. He lives in Chicago.

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Black Heritage5
This book was extremely enlightening and great reading. It captures the history of Black culture from the beginning of the slave trade to America and the significant contributions made by Blacks.

I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys reading, regardles of race, ethinic background, religion, or cultural beliefs.

Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America5
Wonderful book! Read origin over 30 years ago. Greatly appreciate being able to replace a lost volume.

A must read for those interested in the influence of african americans abroad and in the u.s.4
This book is a good reference for those who want to gain more knowledge about the african american experience before slavery and after. There is so much more to African American history than being enslaved in the United States. In this book you learn a little about African civilization, slavery, post slavery and today.