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America's first black socialist : the radical life of Peter H. Clark /

In pursuit of his foremost goal, full and equal citizenship for African Americans, Peter Humphries Clark (1829--1925) defied easy classification. He was, at various times, the country's first black socialist, a loyal supporter of the Republican Party, and an advocate for the Democrats. A pionee...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Taylor, Nikki Marie, 1972-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lexington, Kentucky : The University Press of Kentucky, 2013.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:In pursuit of his foremost goal, full and equal citizenship for African Americans, Peter Humphries Clark (1829--1925) defied easy classification. He was, at various times, the country's first black socialist, a loyal supporter of the Republican Party, and an advocate for the Democrats. A pioneer educational activist, Clark led the fight for African Americans' access to Ohio's public schools and became the first black principal in the state. He supported all-black schools and staunchly defended them even after the tide turned toward desegregation. As a politician, intellectual, educator, and.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780813140780
0813140781
9780813140995
0813140994
9781299283909
129928390X