Submitted by korwin00 on November 15, 2007

• Category: Religion
• Words: 686
• Pages: 3
• Views: 387
• Popularity Rank: 631

Report this Essay

Chief Lieutenant

Charles Banks, the subject of this engaging biography, was a well-known African American leader whose reputation and influence extended beyond his native Mississippi and the all-black town of Mound Bayou that he transformed into a highly visible symbol of black progress. Born in 1873 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Banks spent his entire life in the state during an era of mounting racial discrimination and violence. That he became a successful entrepreneur and banker, revered by blacks and respected by many whites, was an extraordinary achievement. This important book explores that achievement with great skill and sensitivity. Organized rationally and written in clear, straightforward prose,...

You must Login to view the entire paper.
If you are not a member yet, Sign Up for free!

• View Full Essay