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A Concise History of African America is a
superbly written, insightful book that richly informs and intellectually
stimulates the reader. It is a concise, fact-packed, engaging account
of the history of the African American people; it is also a riveting
thought piece that at several junctures challenges people to consider
the idea that racist attitudes and institutions of the urban North in
the 20th century have been more responsible for the current
dilemmas of inner city African American life than has the legacy of
slavery as such. The book is ultimately a celebration of a vibrant
African American culture that has produced some of the foremost heroes
of American journalism, business, religion, political organization,
music, culinary art, and technological innovation. |
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Gary Marvin Davison received his doctorate in history from the
University of Minnesota in 1993. He is author or coauthor of six
previously published works that reflect his dual scholarly interests in
Taiwan and African America.
With regard to the latter, Davison is currently focusing research
efforts on the history of the African American community of North
Minneapolis. He has also served as writer and researcher for
publications of the Minneapolis Urban League. Davison has also, for
five years extending to the present time, served as Director of the
Salem, Inc./New
Salem
Educational Initiative, an organization that provides tutoring and
advanced academic programming for African American youth in
North Minneapolis. |
