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Title: Extraordinary Black Missourians: Pioneers, Leaders, Performers, Athletes, and Other Notables Who’ve Made History, Second Edition
Author: John A. Wright Sr., Sylvia A. Wright, John A. Wright Jr.
Size: 6 x 9
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 256
ISBN: 9781681063027
Price: $19.95
African Americans have been a part of Missouri from its territorial days to the present, making significant contributions across myriad professions as pioneers, educators, civil rights activists, and journalists, to name a few. Now in its second edition, Extraordinary Black Missourians profiles more than 100 notable citizens, such as Grace Bumbry, George Washington Carver, Elizabeth Keckley, Frankie Freeman, Scott Joplin, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, James Beckwourth, and others who have contributed to Missouri’s African American legacy.
They set records; made discoveries; received local, national, and international acclaim and awards; and led the civil rights movement by breaking down racial barriers. These accomplishments have played a major role in shaping the history and culture of the state and nation.
Co-authors John A. Wright, Sr., Sylvia A. Wright, and John A. Wright, Jr. bring decades of experience writing about their native St. Louis and the heritage of African Americans in their hometown. Extraordinary Black Missourians puts a face on historically significant people and tells of their joys, failures, hardships, and triumphs against seemingly insurmountable odds.
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Meet 10 ‘Extraordinary Black Missourians’ who made history – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Here are 10 notable figures whose stories are included in Extraordinary Black Missourians, by John A. Wright Sr. The book was updated for the state’s bicentennial in 2021 to include people well-known to St. Louisans — Nelly, Tina Turner, Maya
Kirkwood Historical Society Presents “Extraordinary Black Missourians” Aug. 2 Via Zoom – Webster-Kirkwood Times
The Kirkwood Historical Society Friends Speaker Series presents Dr. John A. Wright on Monday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Wright has written more than a half dozen books about African American history in Missouri and the St. Louis region.
Kirkwood Historical Society: August Speaker Series – Extraordinary Black Missourians – Patch.com
Dr. John A. Wright is our August 2nd presenter for our Speakers Series on Zoom at 6:00pm. Dr. Wright has written more than a half dozen books about African-American history in Missouri and in particularly the St. Louis region. His August
On the bookshelf: Summer reading with local authors – Extraordinary Black Missourians – West Newsmagazine
In this second edition of “Extraordinary Black Missourians,” John A. Wright Sr., Sylvia A. Wright and John A. Wright Jr. put a face on historically significant people and share their joys, failures, hardships and triumphs against seemingly insurmountable odds.
John A. Wright Sr., John A. Wright Jr. – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
In the new edition of “Extraordinary Black Missourians,” John A. Wright Sr. and John A. Wright Jr. give short biographies of more than 100 fascinating people, many from St. Louis. The authors will talk about their subjects, who range from
Monday: ‘Extraordinary Black Missourians’ Details Even More Lives That Made History – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
When a person "steals" his book, John A. Wright, Sr., is flattered.
Monday: ‘Extraordinary Black Missourians’ Details Even More Lives That Made History – St. Louis On the Air
Dred Scott. George Washington Carver. Maya Angelou. We all know these names. They were Black Americans who changed the course of history. And the three have a shared legacy beyond that: they all lived in Missouri.
Schankman’s St. Louis: Extraordinary Black Missourians – HEC
In this edition of Schankman’s St. Louis, Paul interviews the authors of Extraordinary Black Missourians, published in St. Louis by Reedy Press. The book, which has been updated and expanded in a second edition, tells the stories on more than
John Wright, Sr.: Lopsided view of history – BIG550 KTRS
The local author discusses the second edition of Extraordinary Black Missourians.
Black History Month Celebrated with Missouri Author – KQ2.com
John A. Wright, Sr., co-author of Extraordinary Black Missourians releases his 2nd edition just in time for Black History Month.
