{"product_id":"the-african-american-century-how-black-americans-have-shaped-our-country","title":"The African-American Century : How Black Americans Have Shaped Our Country","description":"One hundred original profiles of the most influential African Americans of the twentieth century.\n\nWithout Louis Armstrong or Miles Davis, we would not have jazz. Without Toni Morrison or Ralph Ellison, we would miss some of our greatest novels. Without Dr. King or Thurgood Marshall, we would be deprived of political breakthroughs that affirm and strengthen our democracy. Here, two of the leading African American scholars of our day, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Cornel West, show us why the twentieth century was the African American century, as they offer their personal picks of the African American figures who did the most to shape our world.\n\nThis colorful collection of personalities includes much-loved figures such as scientist George Washington Carver, contemporary favorites such as comedian Richard Pryor and novelist Alice Walker, and even less-well-known people such as aviator Bessie Coleman. Gates and West also recognize the achievements of controversial figures such as Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and rap artist Tupac Shakur. Lively, accessible, and illustrated throughout, The African American Century is a celebration of black achievement and a tribute to the black struggle for freedom in America that will inspire readers for years to come.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0684864150\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: PKV.0684864150.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:West, Cornel|Gates, Henry Louis  Jr.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aspen Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52851257999647,"sku":"PKV.0684864150.G","price":4.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/0470\/3007\/files\/0684864150-0.jpg?v=1788540828","url":"https:\/\/www.aspenbookco.com\/products\/the-african-american-century-how-black-americans-have-shaped-our-country","provider":"Aspen Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}