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John Hope Franklin, Groundbreaking African Amerian Historian, Has Died

by Benjamin T. Greenberg on 25. Mar, 2009 in breaking news, civil rights movement, race and racism

With so many great African American figures dying too young, it is wonderful to celebrate John Hope Franklin’s 94 years of life, filled with so many accomplishments. His book From Slavery to Freedom is an essential reference on my shelf of books on African American history. Born and raised in an all-black community in Oklahoma [...]

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