The Other America: The African American Experience

by Leon F. Burrell, Robert L. Walsh

Overview

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The Other America, The African American Experience provides insight into the complex racial problems facing America. it discussess the impact of slavery and the Civil Rights Movement on American culture and introduces the reader to a number of prominent African Americans whose contributions to American history are often overlooked.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591098102
Publisher:	BookSurge, LLC
Publication date:	07/31/2003
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Robert L. Walsh was raised in Swampscott, Massachusetts. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Colgate University in 1955 and his masters degree in education from the University of Vermont in 1979. He taught African American history at South Burlington High School, South Burlington, Vermont from 1980-1995. Prior to entering the teaching profession, Mr. Walsh completed a career in the United States Marine Corps, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He served as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives from 1983-1989. Mr. Walsh is currently a member of the adjunct faculty at the University of Vermont and resides in South Burlington, Vermont.