Lerone Bennett Jr.
Born: October 17, 1928
Died: February 14, 2018 (aged 89)
Bio: Lerone Bennett Jr. was an African-American scholar, author and social historian, known for his analysis of race relations in the United States. His best-known works include Before the Mayflower and Forced into Glory, a book about U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.
Known for:
- Before the Mayflower (1962)
- Forced into Glory (2000)
- The shaping of Black America (1975)
- Pioneers in protest (1968)
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