Bibliograph

In search of our roots, how 19 extraordinary African Americans reclaimed their past, Henry Louis Gates, Jr

Type

Label

In search of our roots, how 19 extraordinary African Americans reclaimed their past, Henry Louis Gates, Jr

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

In search of our roots

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

154799612

Responsibility statement

Henry Louis Gates, Jr

Sub title

how 19 extraordinary African Americans reclaimed their past

Summary

The distinguished scholar examines the origins and history of African-American ancestry as he profiles nineteen noted African Americans and illuminates their individual family sagas throughout U.S. history

Table Of Contents

Prefatory notes on the African slave trade -- Maya Angelou -- Quincy Jones -- Morgan Freeman -- Tina Turner -- Peter Gomes -- Sara Lawrence Lightfoot -- Tom Joyner -- Benjamin Carson -- Oprah Winfrey -- Whoopi Goldberg -- Mae Jemison -- T.D. Jakes -- Linda Johnson Rice -- Kathleen Henderson -- Jackie Joyner-Kersee -- Don Cheadle -- Chris Rock -- Bliss Broyard -- Chris Tucker -- How to trace your own roots -- Note on DNA testing methods

Target audience

adult

Classification