Before Jackie: The Negro Leagues, Civil Rights and the American Dream
This excellent book is solid, thoughtful, and creative full of useful suggestions for classroom teachers in high schools and even elementary schools. Teachers on a number of levels will eagerly turn toBefore Jackieas a terrific guide to how they can introduce students to central historical themes and experiences, especially those involving race, gender, civil rights, inequities, injustices, and dramatic struggles to realize the American dream. --LeRoy Ashby, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of History, Washington State University Regents Professor, EmeritusBefore Jackie: The Negro Leagues, Civil Rights and the American Dream could not be more timely for students in the United States. I'll be delighted to adopt this book for my sports history courses at both Georgetown and George Washington Universities. --Bonnie J. Morris, Ph.D., Professor of Women s Studies and Sports History, Georgetown UniversityA 'must' teaching resource for teachers at all levels! With engaging lessons that build critical thinking skills, Before Jackie addresses the under-representation of African Americans in traditional social studies textbooks. Dr. Corey and Mr. Harnischfeger have created an important work that aids our understanding of America as a multi-cultural society. --Tricia J. Stewart, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Educational Policy, Educational Leadership, Policy, and Law, Alabama State University