Biography
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr
1991·576 pages
An authoritative biography of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., exploring his role as a congressman and civil rights activist in a turbulent era.
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An authoritative biography of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., exploring his role as a congressman and civil rights activist in a turbulent era.
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In this authoritative biography of the congressman and civil rights activist Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Prof. Hamilton reassesses the man's unique and complex place in American history. As the senior pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church, Powell led protests against segregation and discrimination during the Great Depression. Through persistent effort and skillful politicking, Powell was elected to Congress in 1944 and continued his efforts on behalf of blacks during the Truman and Eisenhow...
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Moderate focus on Powell's role as a pastor at Abyssinian Baptist Church.
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Major focus on civil rights, segregation, and political activism.
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Moderate discussion of systemic racism and discrimination.
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