Ralph J. Bunche
Patricia and Fredrick McKissack
Biography of the African-American statesman and diplomat who was one of the founders of the United Nations and who received the Nobel Prize for his peacemaking efforts.
Read Time: ~2.1 hr
Jesse Jackson
by Bradley Steffens and Dan Woog (2000)
About this book
Discusses the life of Jesse Jackson, including his involvement in the civil rights movement, his presidential campaigns, and his role as freelance diplomat and world humanitarian.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreJesse Jackson Lead Character
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