Bishop Turner--Black Nationalist

Series: Afro-American History Series

Duration: 8

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1968

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 23Nov70 · MP21277 (Jan-Jun 1971) Copyright holder: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corp

Description: Presents the childhood educational experiences and political activities of Bishop Henry M. Turner and his influence on the modern civil rights movement. Outlines his education during a period when it was illegal to teach blacks and discusses his role as spokesman for black legislators. Elaborates on his efforts to organize a return of American blacks to Africa to establish a democratic state in Liberia which failed because of insufficient funds and a lack of black support for the crusade., Presents a study of the life and works of Bishop Henry M Turner and his influence on the modern civil rights movements. Traces the history of the first black nationalism movement in America.

Complete Record: Presents the childhood educational experiences and political activities of Bishop Henry M. Turner and his influence on the modern civil rights movement. Outlines his education during a period when it was illegal to teach blacks and discusses his role as spokesman for black legislators. Elaborates on his efforts to organize a return of American blacks to Africa to establish a democratic state in Liberia which failed because of insufficient funds and a lack of black support for the crusade., , Presents a study of the life and works of Bishop Henry M Turner and his influence on the modern civil rights movements. Traces the history of the first black nationalism movement in America.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.