{"product_id":"9781604975055","title":"Notable Black Memphians","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany are aware that a number of African Americans hailing from or working in Memphis distinguished themselves in building careers, art forms, or institutions; but DeCosta-Willis (romance languages emerita, U. of Maryland) offers no fewer than 223 biographical sketches and 122 brief notes of men and women who made a difference in their community and the world. She describes the life and work of scientists, educators, politicians, journalists, authors, practitioners of performing arts, doctors, lawyers, and business owners, ranging from a 19-year-old college graduate (and valedictorian) who made good to an anti-lynching activist and feminist. DeCosta-Willis provides a very good introduction, photographs when available, and cross-references by birth dates and occupations. The result is a good reference with a solid bibliography, accessible even to the general reader. Annotation 2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48362740285675,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":256.27,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/4484\/5803\/files\/9781604975055-1.jpg?v=1781692666","url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.com.sg\/products\/9781604975055","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Singapore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}