In Her Footsteps: 101 Remarkable Black Women from the Queen of Sheba to Queen Latifah - Softcover

Madden, Annette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1573245534 ISBN 13: 9781573245531

Publisher: Conari Press, 2001

Synopsis

The life stories of these "daughters of Africa" are sometimes playful and sometimes painful - but always awe-inspiring in their truth and candor. Sweeping across history and over continents, they portray the energy, creativity, and resilience of black women such as Ana Quirot, a Cuban runner who overcame life-threatening burns to triumph in the Olympic games; Yelena Khanga, a black Russian woman who hosts the most popular television show in Russia and performs with a comedy troupe in New York; and Lulu Shite, the diamond-studded madam of Mahogany Hall in New Orleans.Organized by field of endeavor, chapters include African Queens; Slaves Who Refused to Bow; Freedom Fighters, Rabble Rousers, and Audacious Advocates; Powerful Politicos and Bold Businesswomen; and Sassy Songbirds, Dazzling Dancers, and Talented Thespians.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

A wonderful compendium of written snapshots of 101 black women from the Queen of Sheba to Queen Latifah who have made a difference in a variety of fields

About the Author:

An avid history buff and science fiction fan, Annette Madden went on a quest to find the unsung heroines of African descent around the world to create her first book, In Her Footsteps. She lives in Oakland, CA with her husband and son.

About this edition

• Publisher: Conari Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1573245534
• ISBN 13: 9781573245531
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200