Progress of Our People

A Story of Black Representation at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair

By Anne E. Johnson | Publisher: North Star Editions

About the book

When Ida B. Wells urges Black Americans to boycott the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, young Lorraine Williams will do anything for a chance to see her idol, the Black opera singer Sissieretta Jones, perform at the fair.

Editions of Progress of Our People

Hardcover
ISBN 9781631635380

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When Ida B. Wells urges Black Americans to boycott the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, young Lorraine Williams will do anything for a chance to see her idol, the Black opera singer Sissieretta Jones, perform at the fair.

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What is Progress of Our People about?

When Ida B. Wells urges Black Americans to boycott the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, young Lorraine Williams will do anything for a chance to see her idol, the Black opera singer Sissieretta Jones, perform at the fair.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Progress of Our People?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality, equity and inclusion > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Prejudice and intolerance

Where can I read a sample of Progress of Our People?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781631635380

Is Progress of Our People part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series I am America Set 4

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Progress of Our People?

Anne E. Johnson

Who is the Publisher of the book Progress of Our People?

North Star Editions

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Progress of Our People is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781631635380)

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