William Henry Jernagin in Washington, D.C - Faith in the Fight for Civil Rights

"William Henry Jernagin was a devout Christian and fierce advocate for civil rights in the first half of the twentieth century. He was senior pastor of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood for more than forty-five years. His activism made him an internationally recognized figure. He was a foundational leader in the American civil rights movement"--from publisher's description.

About the author

Ida E. Jones is the university archivist at Morgan State University. Her professional interests revolve around African American religious and history/community archives. She conducts workshops for organizations interested in preserving their history. Finally, she is an enthusiastic supporter of biography and seeks to promote micro-biographies about forgotten and intriguing people.

Product details

• Authors: Ida E Jones, Ida E. Jones, Ida E. Jones Phd
• Publisher: The History Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2016
• EAN: 9781467119115
• ISBN: 978-1-4671-1911-5
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 226 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 340 g
• Series: American Heritage
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous