Record #:

199

Author(s):

Barfield, Rodney

Abstract:

Bertie County native Parker D. Robbins was an African American landowner, inventor, builder, and craftsman during the late 19th-century.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 9, Feb 1992, p12-13, por

Subject(s):

Robbins, Parker D., 1834-1917; African American men; Reconstruction--North Carolina--Constitutional Convention; Reconstruction--North Carolina--African Americans

Record #:

28365

Author(s):

Revis, R. James

Abstract:

Myriad issues face young black males in America today. A panel composed of the author, former school principal Alfred Perry, and other black men in the Triangle area discuss how stereotypes, drugs and the de-emphasis of family life, and the lack respected black role models affects the community. Nonetheless, many young, black men surmount these difficulties and achieve success.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 10 Issue 9, Feb-March 1992, p6 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American men

Record #:

28451

Author(s):

Shesgreen, Deirdre

Abstract:

Members of the Triangle area talk about the problems that many young, black men face, especially violence, crime, unemployment, poverty, and AIDS. Area communities have initiated several efforts to address these serious problems.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 16, April 1994, p11-15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American men; African American children