Background
Haskins, James was born on September 19, 1941 in Demopolis, Alabama, United States. Son of Henry and Julia (Brown) Haskins.
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Leaders of the Middle East
(Presents biographical information on nine men who have be...)
Presents biographical information on nine men who have been in leadership positions in the Middle Eastern countries.
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India Under Indira and Rajiv Gandhi (Contemporary Women Series)
(Chronicles the recent history of India under Indira Gandh...)
Chronicles the recent history of India under Indira Gandhi and her son Rajiv as they have pursued the goal of a strong, united India.
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Building a New Land: African Americans in Colonial America (From African Beginnings: the African-American Story)
( This third volume of the critically acclaimed From Afri...)
This third volume of the critically acclaimed From African Beginnings series explores the tumultuous colonial period in African-American history. Powerfully written text by James Haskins and Kathleen Benson and evocative illustrations by award-winning artist James Ransome bring to life the time when America became dependent on slave labor and slaves struggled to maintain the traditions of their rich African culture and resist oppression in the new world.
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Black Eagles Africanamericans in Aviation (pb): African-americans In Aviation
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A piece of the power: Four black mayors
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Hippocrene U.S.a Guide to Black New York
(Book by Biondi, Joann, Haskins, James)
Book by Biondi, Joann, Haskins, James
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Black Music in America: A History Through Its People
(A panoramic history of African-American music chronicles ...)
A panoramic history of African-American music chronicles the development of black music, from early slave songs and spirituals to ragtime, jazz, blues, soul, disco, and beyond, through the lives of key black musicians. Reprint. PW. AB.
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The New Americans: Vietnamese Boat People (Finding-Out Books)
(Discusses the mass exodus from Vietnam as a result of the...)
Discusses the mass exodus from Vietnam as a result of the war and describes the lives of the Vietnamese who found refuge in the United States.
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Black Eagles Africanamericans in Aviation (pb): African-americans In Aviation by Haskins, Jim, Haskins, James (1997) Mass Market Paperback
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Lena: A Personal and Professional Biography of Lena Horne
(A biography of Lena Horne, she emerges a stalwart forever...)
A biography of Lena Horne, she emerges a stalwart forever standing her ground. Thorough. Authorative..—Ebony
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The Child Abuse Help Book
(Examines the various forms and causes of child abuse and ...)
Examines the various forms and causes of child abuse and child neglect. Also suggests how and where to get help for this wide-spread problem.
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Bound for America: The Forced Migration of Africans to the New World
(Between about 1500 and 1850, millions of Africans were ca...)
Between about 1500 and 1850, millions of Africans were captured and transported across the Atlantic in one of the most tragic ordeals in human history. In this objective and profoundly moving book, Haskins and Benson open with discussions of slavery thoughout history and of Europe and Africa at the time the African slave trade began, then closely examine every aspect of the Middle Passage. Included are sections on capturing the slaves, the march to the coast, the selection of slaves for purchase, conditions on slave ships, and slave revolts aboard ship. Illuminated with historic prints, photographs, and Floyd Cooper's compelling paintings. Timeline, bibliography, map, and index included.
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Revolutionaries: Agents of Change
(GEORGE WASHINGTON, MALCOLM X, KARL MARX, ROBESPIERRE, ATA...)
GEORGE WASHINGTON, MALCOLM X, KARL MARX, ROBESPIERRE, ATATURK, TSE-TUNG, PATRICK HENRY, CASTRO, GUEVARA, ZAPATA
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From Lew Alcindor to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Illustrated with Photographs)
(A biography of the star basketball player who converted t...)
A biography of the star basketball player who converted to the religion of Islam.
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Separate But Not Equal: The Dream and the Struggle by Haskins, Jim, Haskins, James (1998) Hardcover
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Diana Ross; Star Supreme (Women of Our Time)
(A biography emphasizing the early years of Diana Ross, wh...)
A biography emphasizing the early years of Diana Ross, who overcame poverty and discrimination to become a famous singer.
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Mabel Mercer: A Life
(Book by Haskins, James)
Book by Haskins, James
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Religions of the World (Hippocrene Great Religions of the World)
(Examines the main tenets and practices of Christianity, J...)
Examines the main tenets and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism and discusses their role.
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Hamp: An Autobiography
( Here are Lionel Hampton's off-the-cuff recollections of...)
Here are Lionel Hampton's off-the-cuff recollections of contemporaries like Louis Armstrong, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Teddy Wilson, Nat King Cole,Ella Fitzgerald, and Josephine Baker. And here are rare glimpses into the early careers of stars nurtured by him, such as Dinah Washington, Joe Williams, Quincy Jones, Dexter Gordon, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Gregory Hines. This is the first and only book about Lionel Hampton, Kennedy Center Honoree for lifetime achievements in the arts. Hamp is a must read for the Hampton fans and music lovers everywhere. It is capped by a new, all -- inclusive discography compiled by Vincent H. Pelote, a librarian at the Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University.
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Voodoo & Hoodoo: Their Traditional Crafts Revealed by Actual Practitioners Paperback May 12, 2005
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A Piece of the Power; Four Black Mayors
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Black Dance in America : A History Through its People
(Surveys the history of black dance in America, from its b...)
Surveys the history of black dance in America, from its beginnings with the ritual dances of African slaves, through tap and modern dance to break dancing. Includes brief biographies of influential dancers and companies.
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Double Dutch
(Discusses the history of Double Dutch rope skipping with ...)
Discusses the history of Double Dutch rope skipping with instructions in basic and advanced techniques. Also describes tournaments and contests in which to participate.
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Fighting Shirley Chisholm
(A biography of the first black congresswoman and the firs...)
A biography of the first black congresswoman and the first black woman to run for the presidential nomination.
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Richard Pryor, a Man and His Madness: A Biography 1st edition by Haskins, James (1984) Hardcover
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Freedom Rides: Journey for Justice
("The Freedom Rides were a brief moment in the civil right...)
"The Freedom Rides were a brief moment in the civil rights movement, but they captured the attention of the nation in a way that few other campaigns in the struggle had. They especially inspired southern Blacks. For several years afterward, anytime a southern Black encountered a civil rights worker, he or she was likely to ask, "Are you one of the Freedom Riders?" It didn’t matter if the worker was registering voters or leading a sit-in demonstration. The term "Freedom Rider" came to mean civil rights worker, especially to southern Blacks."--James Haskins Freedom Rides: Journey to Justice is a thorough review of the monumental struggle to end segregation in public transportation in America. James Haskins’ vivid detail and moving descriptions bring to life the sacrifice and bravery of the people who tested the Supreme Court decisions that legally desegregated U.S. buses and trains. In presenting famous civil rights leaders and introducing lesser-known heroes, this volume provides a balanced and insightful discussion of what the Freedom Rides were, and why they were so important to the civil rights movement, and to the history of our nation.
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Space Challenger: The Story of Guion Bluford: An Authorized Biography (Trailblazer Biographies)
(A biography of Guy Bluford, the first black American in s...)
A biography of Guy Bluford, the first black American in space, part of the crew of the space shuttle "Challenger" on its August 1983 flight.
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Colin Powell: A Biography
(A portrait of Colin Powell reveals his history-making mil...)
A portrait of Colin Powell reveals his history-making military career and cites the difficulties and challenges he faced in becoming the first African American to achieve his prestigious position.
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Richard Pryor, a Man and His Madness: A Biography
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Your Rights, Past and Present: A Guide for Young People
(Discusses aspects of laws dealing with young people and t...)
Discusses aspects of laws dealing with young people and their right to work, education, juvenile justice, and home life.
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The Cotton Club Paperback - February, 1994
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Scatman: An Authorized Biography of Scatman Crothers
(At the time of his death in 1986, Sherman "Scatman" Croth...)
At the time of his death in 1986, Sherman "Scatman" Crothers had had many careers in entertainment--as a singer, songwriter, band leader, and television and film actor. In Scatman, the author of Mr. Bojangles tells the story of the man who owned "the shiniest mouth in town." 24 photographs.
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Lena Horne
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Book by Haskins, James
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Magic: A Biography of Earvin Johnson
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Moaning Bones: African American Ghost Stories
(More than fifteen tales from the oral tradition probably ...)
More than fifteen tales from the oral tradition probably originally recorded in the 1920s and 1930s such as "The Haunted Stateroom","Black Tom", and "The Ghost in the Back Seat".
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Outward Dreams: Black Inventors and Their Inventions
(Discusses black inventors and their contributions, includ...)
Discusses black inventors and their contributions, including Benjamin Bradley, Madam Walker, and George Washington Carver.
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Profiles in Black Power
(A short history with chronology of Black Power. Contains ...)
A short history with chronology of Black Power. Contains vignettes of Black Power advocates including Malcolm X, James Forman, Eldridge Cleaver, Huey P. Newton and others.
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Black Eagles: African Americans in Aviation by Haskins, James (1995) Library Binding
(First Edition)
First Edition
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Donna Summer: An Unauthorized Biography
(A biography of a talented vocalist who has performed a va...)
A biography of a talented vocalist who has performed a variety of styles of music.
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The Psychology of Black Language
(Book by James Haskins, Hugh F. Butts)
Book by James Haskins, Hugh F. Butts
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Snow sculpture and ice carving,
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Adam Clayton Powell: Portrait of a Marching Black
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Mabel Mercer: A Life by Haskins, James (1987) Hardcover
(First Edition)
First Edition
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From Afar to Zulu: A Dictionary of African Cultures
( Fully illustrated with photos, maps, and illustrations,...)
Fully illustrated with photos, maps, and illustrations, here is an essential guide to over 30 of Africa's most populous and well-known ethnic groups.
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About Michael Jackson
(Discusses the life, career, and music of the pop singer w...)
Discusses the life, career, and music of the pop singer who began performing with his family and went on to become a highly successful solo act.
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Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback
(Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback Sep 01, 1973 Haskins, J...)
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A new kind of joy: The story of the Special Olympics
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The Cotton Club
(Book by Haskins, James)
Book by Haskins, James
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Corazon Aquino: Leader of the Philippines (Contemporary Women Series)
(Traces the life of the woman who won election as the firs...)
Traces the life of the woman who won election as the first woman president of the Philippines in 1986.
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The March On Washington
(This book discusses the people and events connected with ...)
This book discusses the people and events connected with the 1963 March on Washington, as well as the consequences of this well-known civil rights demonstration.
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One More River to Cross: The Story of Twelve Black Americans (Scholastic Biography)
(Twelve short biographies tell triumphant stories of Afric...)
Twelve short biographies tell triumphant stories of African-Americans whose courageous accomplishments in the fields of medicine, sports, the arts, and politics have opened doors for the black community.
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Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam
(Haskins traces Farrakhan''s life from boyhood through his...)
Haskins traces Farrakhan''s life from boyhood through his ongoing career in the Nation of Islam, ending w ith his role as organiser of the Million Man March. Farrakha n''s relationship with Malcolm X and the assassination plot a gainst him are also covered. '
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Diary of a Harlem Schoolteacher
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Andrew Young, Man With a Mission
(An account of the life of Andrew Young, including his act...)
An account of the life of Andrew Young, including his activities as a clergyman, civil rights worker, legislator, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations.
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Thurgood Marshall: A Life for Justice
(Examines the life and accomplishments of the first black ...)
Examines the life and accomplishments of the first black judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court.
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Jokes from Black folks,
(Contents: Poking Fun at Lots of Things: Religion; Soldier...)
Contents: Poking Fun at Lots of Things: Religion; Soldiers and Sailors; School Days; The Law; Down Home; City Blues; The Landlord; Families; Jokes About All Kinds of Folks; You Hear the Story...; Don't Take Much to Say a Lot; Been Down So Long; But Things Are Looking Up; and Mixed Bag: African Riddles; Rhymes; Mother Wit; and Simple Speaks.
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Hippocrene U.S.A. Guide to Historic Black South: Historical Sites, Cultural Centers, and Musical Happenings of the African-American South
(The Black South, areas chock-full of historical and cultu...)
The Black South, areas chock-full of historical and cultural landmarks of African-American significance, should not be considered just offbeat, road-less-travelled sections of the more traditional South, but the foundation of its very existence. The purpose of this book is to document and highlight the significant contributions that Southern blacks have made to their country. The Historic Black South includes historic sites, churches, museums, art galleries, festivals, restaurants, nightclubs, jazz joints, birthsites, gravesites, radio programs, record stores, barbershops, beaches, parks, schools, and markets -- the essence of the black communities.
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African Beginnings
(From the ancient kingdom of Kush, whose black pharaohs ru...)
From the ancient kingdom of Kush, whose black pharaohs ruled Egypt for nearly a century, to the sixteenth-century empire of the Kongo, whose emperor was so powerful he was able to halt the trade in slaves for a number of years, the African continent rang with a series of glorious civilizations that have had a lasting impact on the world's history, and on American culture. James Haskins and Floyd Cooper have won numerous awards for their books for young people, including several Coretta Scott King Honor awards. This groundbreaking book is their first collaboration. Index. Bibliography. All ages. Consultants on this book were Dr. John Henrik Clarke, noted scholar of black history, and Dr. Enid Schildkrout, curator of anthropology, The American Museum of Natural History.
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The Great American Crazies
(Over 1,000 anecdotes--bizarre and sometimes hilarious tru...)
Over 1,000 anecdotes--bizarre and sometimes hilarious true stories about America's most famous eccentrics--Howard Hughes, Sandra West, William Wrigley, W.C. Fields, Hattie Green, J.P.Gettie, Thoreaau, and many, many more
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Adam Clayton Powell: Portrait of a Marching Black
(A biography of the well-known Black political figure whos...)
A biography of the well-known Black political figure whose flamboyant conduct led to the denial of his seat in Congress.
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Nat King Cole
(All the years have relegated to ancient history the extre...)
All the years have relegated to ancient history the extreme paradox of being a black star in a racist society, but Nat King Cole lived that paradox. His records sold millions of copies, and women swooned when he sang, but he couldn't be sure of getting a room in a good hotel. This book tells of his life.
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Scott Joplin: The Man Who Made Ragtime
(The author provides a biography of Joplin as well as blac...)
The author provides a biography of Joplin as well as black cultural history. His many other books showcase significant achievements of black people.
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Bob McAdoo, superstar
(A biography of the basketball player, from childhood to s...)
A biography of the basketball player, from childhood to superstardom as leading scorer for the New York Knicks.
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I Am Somebody!: A Biography of Jesse Jackson
(Presents the life, accomplishments, and goals of the civi...)
Presents the life, accomplishments, and goals of the civil rights activist and politician Jesse Jackson, from his childhood in North Carolina through his years in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
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Bricktop by Bricktop, James Haskins (1983) Hardcover
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1st
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Get on Board: The Story of the Underground Railroad - Greenlight By Haskins, James ( Author ) Paperback 1995
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Mr. Bojangles: The Biography of Bill Robinson
((Robinson's) life story, as recounted by Haskins and Mitg...)
(Robinson's) life story, as recounted by Haskins and Mitgang with complete cooperation from the dancer's family and friends, stands as a moving study in bravery and a melancholy portrait of thwarted possibilities.--Booklist
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Black manifesto for education
(Black History Books,)
Black History Books,
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The Long Struggle: The Story of American Labor
(Discusses the founding and growth of the American labor m...)
Discusses the founding and growth of the American labor movement and labor unions from colonial times through today.
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The consumer movement
(Describes the growing movement for consumer protection an...)
Describes the growing movement for consumer protection and stresses the importance of being an intelligent consumer.
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Resistance: Profiles in Nonviolence
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The Creoles of Color of New Orleans.
(Traces the history of the group of people in New Orleans ...)
Traces the history of the group of people in New Orleans who are "of mixed Spanish or French and African or West Indian blood."
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- Bayard Rustin: Behind the Scene of the Civil rights Movement
- Lena: A Personal and Professional Biography of Lena Horne (A biography of Lena Horne, she emerges a stalwart forever...)
- Mr. Bojangles: The Biography of Bill Robinson by James Haskins (1990-11-01)
- The consumer movement (Describes the growing movement for consumer protection an...)
- Corazon Aquino: Leader of the Philippines (Contemporary Women Series) by James Haskins (1988-04-03)
- Black Dance in America: A History Through Its People (A history of African-American dance in the United States ...)
- The Cotton Club by James Haskins (1994-02-23)
- Adam Clayton Powell: Portrait of a Marching Black (A biography of the well-known Black political figure whos...)
- African Beginnings by James Haskins (1998-01-20)
- Diary of a Harlem School Teacher (Classics in Progressive Education) (This classic work, long out of print, recounts the experi...)
- Fighting Shirley Chisholm by James Haskins (1985-06-03) (Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include compa...)
- One More River to Cross: The Story of Twelve Black Americans (Scholastic Biography) by James Haskins (1992-01-03)
- Voodoo & Hoodoo: Their Traditional Crafts Revealed by Actual Practitioners (Tells how the spiritual descendents of African medicine m...)
- African Beginnings by James Haskins (2007-01-01)
- BY Haskins, James ( Author ) { Get on Board: The Story of the Underground Railroad - Greenlight By Haskins, James ( Author ) Jan - 01- 1995 ( Paperback ) }
- Bricktop by Bricktop (1983-08-01)
- Separate But Not Equal: The Dream and the Struggle by Jim Haskins (1998-01-03)
- Bricktop by Bricktop (1983-08-23)
- Bricktop by Bricktop (1983-08-01)
- Bob McAdoo, superstar (A biography of the basketball player, from childhood to s...)
- Lena Horne by James Haskins (1983-11-11)
- The Scottsboro Boys (Book by Haskins, James)
- Scott Joplin / By James Haskins and Kathleen Benson
- Corazon Aquino: Leader of the Philippines (Contemporary Women Series) by James Haskins (1988-04-02)
- Ralph Bunche a Most Reluctant Hero (books)
- Voodoo & Hoodoo: Their Traditional Crafts Revealed by Actual Practitioners by James Haskins (2005-05-12)
- Sugar Ray Leonard (Chronicles the amateur and professional boxing career of ...)
- Black Eagles: African Americans in Aviation (Documenting the neglected history of black pioneers in Am...)
- Diary of a Harlem Schoolteacher
- Outward Dreams: Black Inventors and Their Inventions by Jim Haskins (1991-04-03)
- Scatman: An Authorized Biography of Scatman Crothers by James Haskins (1991-09-01) (Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include compa...)
- Magic: A Biography of Earvin Johnson (Early biography of the of the star basketball player for ...)
- From Lew Alcindor to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Black Music in America: A History Through Its People by James Haskins (1987-04-03) (Will be shipped from US. Brand new copy.)
James Haskins
writer English language educator
James Haskins, American English language educator, writer. Recipient Washington Post/Children's Book Guild award for body of work in nonfiction for young adults, 1994; Florida Endowment for Humanities grantee, 1979.
Education
Bachelor in Psychology, Georgetown University, 1960. Bachelor of Science in History, Alabama State University, 1962. Master of Arts in Social Psychology, University New Mexico, 1963.
Career
Teacher, New York City Board Education, 1966-1969;
visiting lecturer, New School Social Research, New York City, 1966-1969;
visiting lecturer, State University of New York, New Paltz, 1970-1972;
visiting lecturer, Manhattanville College, Purchase, New York, 1972-1976;
visiting lecturer, Indiana U.-Purdue University Indianapolis, 1973-1976;
visiting professor, College New Rochelle, New York, 1977;
associate professor, S.I. Community College, New York City, 1972-1976;
Professor of English, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1977. Consultant Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 1976-1980, Ford Foundation, New York City, 1977-1978, National Research Council, Washington, 1979-1980, Grolier International, New York City, 1979-1982.
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African Beginnings
(From the ancient kingdom of Kush, whose black pharaohs ru...)
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Black Eagles: African Americans in Aviation
(Documenting the neglected history of black pioneers in Am...)
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Hippocrene U.S.A. Guide to Historic Black South: Historical Sites, Cultural Centers, and Musical Happenings of the African-American South
(The Black South, areas chock-full of historical and cultu...)
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Black Music in America: A History Through Its People
(A panoramic history of African-American music chronicles ...)
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Mr. Bojangles: The Biography of Bill Robinson
((Robinson's) life story, as recounted by Haskins and Mitg...)
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Black Dance in America: A History Through Its People
(A history of African-American dance in the United States ...)
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One More River to Cross: The Story of Twelve Black Americans (Scholastic Biography)
(Twelve short biographies tell triumphant stories of Afric...)
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Colin Powell: A Biography
(A portrait of Colin Powell reveals his history-making mil...)
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Jokes from Black folks,
(Contents: Poking Fun at Lots of Things: Religion; Soldier...)
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I Am Somebody!: A Biography of Jesse Jackson
(Presents the life, accomplishments, and goals of the civi...)
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Hamp: An Autobiography
( Here are Lionel Hampton's off-the-cuff recollections of...)
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Moaning Bones: African American Ghost Stories
(More than fifteen tales from the oral tradition probably ...)
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Freedom Rides: Journey for Justice
("The Freedom Rides were a brief moment in the civil right...)
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Scatman: An Authorized Biography of Scatman Crothers
(At the time of his death in 1986, Sherman "Scatman" Croth...)
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Diary of a Harlem School Teacher (Classics in Progressive Education)
( This classic work, long out of print, recounts the expe...)
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Andrew Young, Man With a Mission
(An account of the life of Andrew Young, including his act...)
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The March On Washington
(This book discusses the people and events connected with ...)
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Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam
(Haskins traces Farrakhan''s life from boyhood through his...)
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Black Dance in America : A History Through its People
(Surveys the history of black dance in America, from its b...)
- BY Haskins, James ( Author ) { Get on Board: The Story of the Underground Railroad - Greenlight By Haskins, James ( Author ) Jan - 01- 1995 ( Paperback ) }
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The Great American Crazies
(Over 1,000 anecdotes--bizarre and sometimes hilarious tru...)
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Voodoo & Hoodoo: Their Traditional Crafts Revealed by Actual Practitioners
(Tells how the spiritual descendents of African medicine m...)
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Bound for America: The Forced Migration of Africans to the New World
(Between about 1500 and 1850, millions of Africans were ca...)
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From Afar to Zulu: A Dictionary of African Cultures
( Fully illustrated with photos, maps, and illustrations,...)
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Nat King Cole
(All the years have relegated to ancient history the extre...)
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Building a New Land: African Americans in Colonial America (From African Beginnings: the African-American Story)
( This third volume of the critically acclaimed From Afri...)
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About Michael Jackson
(Discusses the life, career, and music of the pop singer w...)
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The New Americans: Vietnamese Boat People (Finding-Out Books)
(Discusses the mass exodus from Vietnam as a result of the...)
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Space Challenger: The Story of Guion Bluford: An Authorized Biography (Trailblazer Biographies)
(A biography of Guy Bluford, the first black American in s...)
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India Under Indira and Rajiv Gandhi (Contemporary Women Series)
(Chronicles the recent history of India under Indira Gandh...)
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Magic: A Biography of Earvin Johnson
(Early biography of the of the star basketball player for ...)
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The Creoles of Color of New Orleans.
(Traces the history of the group of people in New Orleans ...)
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Outward Dreams: Black Inventors and Their Inventions
(Discusses black inventors and their contributions, includ...)
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Diana Ross; Star Supreme (Women of Our Time)
(A biography emphasizing the early years of Diana Ross, wh...)
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Adam Clayton Powell: Portrait of a Marching Black
(A biography of the well-known Black political figure whos...)
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Your Rights, Past and Present: A Guide for Young People
(Discusses aspects of laws dealing with young people and t...)
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Adam Clayton Powell: Portrait of a Marching Black
(A biography of the well-known Black political figure whos...)
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Leaders of the Middle East
(Presents biographical information on nine men who have be...)
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The consumer movement
(Describes the growing movement for consumer protection an...)
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The Long Struggle: The Story of American Labor
(Discusses the founding and growth of the American labor m...)
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The consumer movement
(Describes the growing movement for consumer protection an...)
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Religions of the World (Hippocrene Great Religions of the World)
(Examines the main tenets and practices of Christianity, J...)
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Revolutionaries: Agents of Change
(GEORGE WASHINGTON, MALCOLM X, KARL MARX, ROBESPIERRE, ATA...)
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Bob McAdoo, superstar
(A biography of the basketball player, from childhood to s...)
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Bob McAdoo, superstar
(A biography of the basketball player, from childhood to s...)
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Fighting Shirley Chisholm
(A biography of the first black congresswoman and the firs...)
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Double Dutch
(Discusses the history of Double Dutch rope skipping with ...)
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Corazon Aquino: Leader of the Philippines (Contemporary Women Series)
(Traces the life of the woman who won election as the firs...)
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Thurgood Marshall: A Life for Justice
(Examines the life and accomplishments of the first black ...)
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Sugar Ray Leonard
(Chronicles the amateur and professional boxing career of ...)
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Donna Summer: An Unauthorized Biography
(A biography of a talented vocalist who has performed a va...)
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From Lew Alcindor to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Illustrated with Photographs)
(A biography of the star basketball player who converted t...)
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Lena: A Personal and Professional Biography of Lena Horne
(A biography of Lena Horne, she emerges a stalwart forever...)
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Lena: A Personal and Professional Biography of Lena Horne
(A biography of Lena Horne, she emerges a stalwart forever...)
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Scott Joplin: The Man Who Made Ragtime
(The author provides a biography of Joplin as well as blac...)
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The Child Abuse Help Book
(Examines the various forms and causes of child abuse and ...)
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Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback
(Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback Sep 01, 1973 Haskins, J...)
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Richard Pryor, a Man and His Madness: A Biography
(This collectible FIRST EDITION book is in good condition....)
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Profiles in Black Power
(A short history with chronology of Black Power. Contains ...)
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Hippocrene U.S.a Guide to Black New York
(Book by Biondi, Joann, Haskins, James)
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The Psychology of Black Language
(Book by James Haskins, Hugh F. Butts)
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Fighting Shirley Chisholm by James Haskins (1985-06-03)
(Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include compa...)
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Adam Clayton Powell: Portrait of a Marching Black
(Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include compa...)
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Scatman: An Authorized Biography of Scatman Crothers by James Haskins (1991-09-01)
(Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include compa...)
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Black Music in America: A History Through Its People by James Haskins (1987-04-03)
(Will be shipped from US. Brand new copy.)
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Mabel Mercer: A Life
(Book by Haskins, James)
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Lena Horne
(Book by Haskins, James)
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The Cotton Club
(Book by Haskins, James)
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The Scottsboro Boys
(Book by Haskins, James)
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Black manifesto for education
(Black History Books,)
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Black Eagles: African Americans in Aviation by Haskins, James (1995) Library Binding
(First Edition)
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Mabel Mercer: A Life by Haskins, James (1987) Hardcover
(First Edition)
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Ralph Bunche a Most Reluctant Hero
(books)
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Bricktop by Bricktop, James Haskins (1983) Hardcover
(1st)
- Bayard Rustin: Behind the Scene of the Civil rights Movement
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Black Eagles Africanamericans in Aviation (pb): African-americans In Aviation
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- A piece of the power: Four black mayors
- Mr. Bojangles: The Biography of Bill Robinson by James Haskins (1990-11-01)
- Black Eagles Africanamericans in Aviation (pb): African-americans In Aviation by Haskins, Jim, Haskins, James (1997) Mass Market Paperback
- Corazon Aquino: Leader of the Philippines (Contemporary Women Series) by James Haskins (1988-04-03)
- The Cotton Club by James Haskins (1994-02-23)
- African Beginnings by James Haskins (1998-01-20)
- Separate But Not Equal: The Dream and the Struggle by Haskins, Jim, Haskins, James (1998) Hardcover
- Voodoo & Hoodoo: Their Traditional Crafts Revealed by Actual Practitioners Paperback May 12, 2005
- A Piece of the Power; Four Black Mayors
- Richard Pryor, a Man and His Madness: A Biography 1st edition by Haskins, James (1984) Hardcover
- The Cotton Club Paperback - February, 1994
- One More River to Cross: The Story of Twelve Black Americans (Scholastic Biography) by James Haskins (1992-01-03)
- Magic: A Biography of Earvin Johnson
- African Beginnings by James Haskins (2007-01-01)
- Bricktop by Bricktop (1983-08-01)
- Snow sculpture and ice carving,
- Separate But Not Equal: The Dream and the Struggle by Jim Haskins (1998-01-03)
- Bricktop by Bricktop (1983-08-23)
- Bricktop by Bricktop (1983-08-01)
- A new kind of joy: The story of the Special Olympics
- Lena Horne by James Haskins (1983-11-11)
- Scott Joplin / By James Haskins and Kathleen Benson
- Corazon Aquino: Leader of the Philippines (Contemporary Women Series) by James Haskins (1988-04-02)
- Diary of a Harlem Schoolteacher
- Voodoo & Hoodoo: Their Traditional Crafts Revealed by Actual Practitioners by James Haskins (2005-05-12)
- Diary of a Harlem Schoolteacher
- Outward Dreams: Black Inventors and Their Inventions by Jim Haskins (1991-04-03)
- Get on Board: The Story of the Underground Railroad - Greenlight By Haskins, James ( Author ) Paperback 1995
- From Lew Alcindor to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Resistance: Profiles in Nonviolence
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African Beginnings
Membership
Member Manhattan advisory board New York Urban League, 1973-1975, national education advising committee Bicentennial of Statue of Liberty, Washington, 1985-1986, national education advising committee Bicentennial of Constitution committee, Washington, 1987-1992. Member Africa Roundtable, Phelps-Stokes Fund, New York City, 1987-1992. Member Civitas (framework development committee 1989-1991), Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Alpha Psi.
M C.
Connections
- Father:
- Henry Haskins
- Mother:
- Julia (Brown) Haskins
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Born
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Died
July 6, 2005 (aged 63) -
Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient Washington Post/Children's Book Guild award for body of work in nonfiction for young adults, 1994. Florida Endowment for Humanities grantee, 1979.Recipient Washington Post/Children's Book Guild award for body of work in nonfiction for young adults, 1994. Florida Endowment for Humanities grantee, 1979.