America's First Black Socialist: The Radical Life of Peter H. Clark
Nikki M Taylor
(Author)
Description
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 thProduct Details
Price
$46.00
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Publish Date
December 01, 2012
Pages
320
Dimensions
6.3 X 9.3 X 1.1 inches | 1.4 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780813140773
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About the Author
Nikki M. Taylor, associate professor of History at the University of Cincinnati, is author of Frontiers of Freedom: Cincinnati's Black Community, 1802--1868, and coauthor of A History of African Americans.
