Bøker av Earnest N. Bracey

Jabbo Okeleke becomes a successful Dambe fighter in his own right while making himself a cut above other boxers. This is also a riveting story that provides a contemporary portrait of a Nigerian fighter, who knows what he wants in life: to become an undisputed boxing champion. As Jabbo Okeleke endeavours to achieve his goals in boxing, in all his glory, he has nothing to lose or hide, as he is confronted with ugly African myths, half-truths, and a slew of talented Dambe boxers. This off-beat novel is all about boxing grit, resilience, and determination - that is, when it comes to Dambe boxing, while deepening our understanding of Jabbo Okeleke's tireless boxing journey. Finally, Jabbo Okeleke, with his personal challenges and experiences, takes on humankind, in general, as a fledgling Dambe fighter, as his opponents feel the great, tangible power of his dextrous hands and fists.

The Confluence of Racial Politics in America: Critical Writings compiles articles written by Earnest N. Bracey, Ph.D. that explore critical political issues facing African Americans, past and present. Students learn about the history of racism in American and sustained transgressions against people of color. The text empowers them to confront systemic racism and the structural racial injustices that continue on today. Part I features articles that discuss the relationship between Blacks and higher education. Students read about the significance of historically Black colleges and universities, the complex legacy of Brown vs. Board of Education, and more. In Part II, readers examine issues related to civil rights and Black politics. Selected readings cover the nonviolent politics of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, the social activism of Ruby Duncan, and the continued relevance of the Congressional Black Caucus. The final part encourages discussion of social justice, with articles that examine racial disparities in the criminal justice system, questions of equality in America, and the politics and impact of environmental racism. Unflinching in its truths and undeniably timely in nature, The Confluence of Racial Politics in America is well suited for courses in political science, American history, Black American history, and race and ethnicity.Earnest N. Bracey, Ph.D. is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, with over twenty years of active military service, and a professor of political science and African American history at the College of Southern Nevada. He holds a Ph.D. in education from Capella University and a doctorate in public administration, with emphasis in public policy, from George Mason University. Dr. Bracey received a M.B.A. from California Coast University, a master's degree in international affairs from the Catholic University of America, and a master's degree in public administration from Golden Gate University.

General Daniel ""Chappie"" James Jr, USAF, fought in three American wars and became the first African American to attain the rank of four-star general in the US armed forces. This biography explores James's life and assesses his place in American military history.

Explores the life of one of Mississippi's great civil rights activists, Fannie Lou Hamer. Known for her daring, her brinkmanship and her impassioned speech-making, Hamer rose to prominence in the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. She is particularly remembered for her speech before the Credentials Committee, seeking to end all-white representation of her home state.

The Moulin Rouge Hotel and Casino is easily overlooked by modern-day visitors to the Las Vegas strip. This book presents the history of the Moulin Rouge, explaining the important role that the hotel-casino played in early desegregation efforts in Las Vegas.