Author: Pamela Howard-Oglesby
Publisher: Brenda L Roberts
ISBN: 1432731122
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 121
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Praise for Savannah's Black "First Ladies" "The women [profiled here] are valuable role models for women, young and old, to admire and emulate. It should be required reading for any participants in a program working with young women in Savannah and the surrounding area." -Otis S. Johnson, PhD., Mayor, City of Savannah "I found it to be informational, invigorating, and inspiring. It gives me the courage to take the high road in spite of challenges." -Annie P. Wimbish, Ed.D, Superintendent of Schools, Hattiesburg, MS "These compelling stories are inspiring and will serve to encourage women, especially little African-American girls, to embrace their personal power and forge forward." -Bernetta Bryant Anderson, President, Hudson Hill Community The phrase "never been done before" wasn't a roadblock for the women profiled in Savannah's Black First Ladies, Vol. 1. This remarkable collection of short biographies recognizes African-American women in Savannah, Georgia, who were pioneers in their chosen professions. You'll meet educators, police officers, politicians, doctors, and others who went where no one had gone before; in many cases, their professions were closed to women. The trials and tribulations that these women endured to fulfill their calling is a true testimony of their perseverance and strength. They chose not to give up or give in, but to press forward and see their dreams come to fruition-and in so doing, helped open doors for the generations of African-American women that followed.
Author: Carl Sferrazza Anthony
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
ISBN: 9780688077044
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 685
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Examines the public and private roles of the first ladies, and traces their influence on American politics and history
Author: James Arena
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476603324
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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The female vocalists who pioneered the disco genre in the '70s and early '80s were an extraordinarily talented group who dazzled the world with an exciting blend of elegance, soulful passion and gutsy fire. In this book of original interviews, 32 of these women tell their stories, explaining how they view their music, careers, connection to gay audiences, and their places in dance music history. Interviewed artists include: The Andrea True Connection; Claudja Barry; Pattie Brooks; Miquel Brown; Linda Clifford; Carol Douglas; Yvonne Elliman; Rochelle Fleming (First Choice); Gloria Gaynor; Debbie Jacobs-Rock; Madleen Kane; Evelyn "Champagne" King; Audrey Landers; Suzi Lane; Cynthia Manley (Boys Town Gang); Kelly Marie; Maxine Nightingale; Scherrie Payne; Wardell Piper; The Ritchie Family, 1975-1978: Gwendolyn Wesley, Cassandra Wooten and Cheryl Mason-Dorman; The Ritchie Family, 1978-1982: Theodosia "Dodie" Draher; Barbara Roy (Ecstasy Passion & Pain); Pamala Stanley; Evelyn Thomas; Jeanie Tracy; Anita Ward; Martha Wash; Carol Williams; Jessica Williams and Norma Jean Wright.
Author: Carl Sferrazza Anthony
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 694
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Author: Robert P. Watson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 494
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Designed as a companion to Salem's American Presidents this volume contains 46 comprehensive essays on every First Lady through Laura Bush. Articles are between 5 and 12 pages in length and arranged in chronological order by administration.
Author: Andrew Och
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943226283
Category : Presidents' spouses
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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In this second volume, author Andrew Och continues his travels to "to nearly every city, town, village, home, school, church, birthplace, cemetery, train station, farm, plantation, library, museum, general store, town center and cottage" that relates to America's first ladies from Edith Roosevelt, wife of Theodore, to Melania Trump.
Author: Maurine Hoffman Beasley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 328
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This title focuses on Eleanor Roosevelt's time in the White House. The author, a scholar with extensive knowledge of Eleanor's life and times, provides a detailed examination of the innovative first lady that will enlighten those who think they already know her.
Author: Carl Sferrazza Anthony
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 9780688125752
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 512
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Examines the public and private roles of the first ladies, and traces their influence on American politics and history
Author: Frances Wright Saunders
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 388
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Author: Jeanne E. Abrams
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 147988653X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 319
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Introduction: first ladies of the republic: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the forging of an American role -- Martha Washington: the road to the first ladyship -- Abigail and John Adams: the long apprenticeship to the White House -- Abigail Adams: the second first lady -- Dolley Madison: the first lady as "queen of America"--Conclusion: the first ladyship launched
