Brave Black Women: From Slavery to the Space Shuttle

"Documents the achievements of Black women from slavery to modern times and provides a thorough history of Black women and heroines." —Midwest Book Review

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. T...