Wanted-Leaders! a Study of Negro Development - Softcover

Bratton, Theodore Debose

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9358714417 ISBN 13: 9789358714418

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2023

Synopsis

Theodore DeBose Bratton, a well-known African American educator and civil rights activist, wrote the book "Wanted-Leaders: A Study of Negro Development". The difficulties that African Americans have in trying to advance socially and economically in the US are examined in the book. According to Bratton, developing strong leadership is essential for African Americans to advance both within their own communities and in society at large. In addition to examining the past and present of African American leadership, Bratton makes a number of recommendations for how to enhance the growth of African American leadership. He emphasizes the value of community-based organizations in encouraging leadership development and makes the case that education and self-improvement are crucial elements in creating good leaders.

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About the Author

Theodore DeBose Bratton, an African American educator, author, and civil rights activist, lived from 1882 until 1932. He was raised in South Carolina and attended a number of colleges and universities, including Columbia University, Claflin College, and the University of Chicago. Bratton dedicated his entire life to advancing African Americans' access to education and social advancement. He had positions as a teacher, a school administrator, and the president of a number of African American colleges, including Morris Brown and Claflin. Bratton was a well-known educator in addition to being active in the civil rights movement. He participated in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) foundation and held the position of field secretary for the group for a while. Bratton was a skilled author who wrote numerous books and essays on subjects pertaining to African American history and social advancement.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9358714417
• ISBN 13: 9789358714418
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 142