About the book
In this down-to-earth memoir, longtime educator and community leader Press L. Robinson Sr. recounts his hardscrabble childhood in South Carolina, his education at Morehouse College and Howard University, his career as a professor and administrator in the Southern University system, and his activities as a community leader in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The first elected Black member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Robinson consistently fought to level the playing fields for Black Americans and to better the social and physical environment of his adopted city.
Editions of Pressing Forward
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807182819
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807183632
- PDF
- ISBN 9780807183649
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In this down-to-earth memoir, longtime educator and community leader Press L. Robinson Sr. recounts his hardscrabble childhood in South Carolina, his education at Morehouse College and Howard University, his career as a professor and administrator in the Southern University system, and his activities as a community leader in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The first elected Black member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Robinson consistently fought to level the playing fields for Black Americans and to better the social and physical environment of his adopted city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pressing Forward about?
In this down-to-earth memoir, longtime educator and community leader Press L. Robinson Sr. recounts his hardscrabble childhood in South Carolina, his education at Morehouse College and Howard University, his career as a professor and administrator in the Southern University system, and his activities as a community leader in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The first elected Black member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Robinson consistently fought to level the playing fields for Black Americans and to better the social and physical environment of his adopted city.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pressing Forward?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general
Where can I read a sample of Pressing Forward?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807182819
How long is Pressing Forward and how many pages does it have?
Pressing Forward has 208 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pressing Forward?
Press Robinson
Who is the Publisher of the book Pressing Forward?
LSU Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Pressing Forward is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807182819) and hardcover(ISBN 9780807183632) and pdf(ISBN 9780807183649)
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