Looking Beyond Race
Subtitle: The Life of Otis Milton Smith (Great Lakes Books)
Contributors: Vernon E., Jr. Jordan (Foreword)
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Published: November 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 257
ISBN-13: 9780814329399
Subjects: Biography: general; Black studies; Business & Management; Political leaders & leadership; Road vehicle manufacturing industry; 20th century; Blacks In The U.S.; Michigan - State Government; Biography & Autobiography; Biography / Autobiography; Biography/Autobiography; USA; Business; Cultural Heritage; People of Color; Political; 1922-1994; African American judges; African American politicians; Biography; Michigan; Smith, Otis Milton,
Description: "In Looking Beyond Race, Otis Milton Smith (1922-94) recounts his life as an African American who overcame poverty and prejudice to become a successful politician and the first black elected to a statewide office since the nineteenth century. He went on to become the first black vice president and general counsel of General Motors." "Looking Beyond Race provides a glimpse into the inner workings of America's largest corporation. Smith was an early advocate of the increased cooperation between business and government that was so necessary for business negotiating the complexities of a global economy. In 1983 he retired as general counsel for the corporation, having been the company's first black officer." "Looking Beyond Race provides a tale that will appeal to readers interested in African American history, politics, labor relations, business, and Michigan history."--BOOK JACKET.