African American women : contributions to the human sciences / [Julia R. Miller, Dorothy I. Mitstifer, Gladys Gary Vaughn, compilers].

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Miller, Julia R.
Mitstifer, Dorothy I.
Vaughn, Gladys Gary
Language:English
Published: East Lansing, MI : Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society, [2009], ©2009.
Subjects:
Home economists > United States > Biography.
African American women > Biography.
Genre:
Biography.
Local Note:
MSU Stanley C. and Selma D. Hollander Faculty Book Collection.
Physical Description:xvi, 600 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Part one. History and context
  • Historically black colleges and universities : the development of family and consumer sciences in HBCUs
  • Home economics in Negro schools
  • Black participation in home economics : a partial account
  • Distinctive themes from black home economists
  • Part two. Autobiographies and biographies
  • Leola Adams : taking action rather than preparing to take action
  • Della Bannister : an inspirational and dedicated leader
  • Thelma Johnson Branham : serving her profession and community
  • Minnie Miller Brown : a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and action
  • Flossie M. Byrd : an exemplary force for homes, families and communities
  • Virginia Caples : a beacon for excellence
  • Ruth F. Davis : breaking barriers, walking by faith
  • Freda A DeKnight : a pioneer in home economics communications
  • Sarah Delany : a pioneering home economist
  • Cecile Hoover Edwards : scientist and academician extraordinaire
  • Clinita Arnsby Ford : a pioneer of upward bound
  • Lillie Beasley Glover : legacy of holistic leadership
  • Mildred Barnes Griggs : teacher, professor and administrator, attorney-- dreams fulfilled
  • Maxine Hammonds-Smith : following the path and shaping the future
  • Grace under pressure : the black home extension service in South Carolina, 1919-1966
  • Ola G. Hudson : shining star, nurturing spirit
  • M.E.V. Hunter : a tireless and fearless activist
  • Shirley Hymon-Parker : passionate and courageous administrator
  • Mildred Naomi Jordan : zealous spirit and caring leader
  • Flemmie P. Kittrell : her views and practices regarding home economics in higher education
  • Irene K. Lee : visionary trailblazer, passionate leader
  • Norma Maiden : community nutrition advocate and educator
  • Eula Davis Masingale : trendsetter, celebrated educator
  • Emma Nesbit Mayberry : noted educator
  • Harriette Pipes McAdoo : a renowned scholar of African American Studies
  • Mary Washington McCray : a farm girl becomes a successful human sciences professional
  • Julia R. Miller : a leadership journey of dreams and fate
  • Gwendolyn A. Newkirk : pioneering change agent
  • Raygene C. Paige : second generation extension program leader
  • Penny A. Ralston : phenomenal woman
  • Bernice Carter Richardson : a spirited woman always on a mission
  • Cynthia M. Smith : onward and upward
  • Reminiscences : Genevieve J. Wheeler Thomas
  • Pinkie Etolia Thrift : leader and administrator
  • Gladys Gary Vaughn : spirited leadership
  • Retia Scott Walker : leading by example
  • Ethel O. Washington : the Detroit legend
  • The life of Arlene Fitts Winfrey
  • Part three. Movements in the 21st century
  • Leading with soul and the meaning of life a common journey of spirit, hope and courage
  • Black participation in home economics : review and reflection
  • Home economics moves into the twenty-first century.