Lerone Bennett
Lerone Bennett
Lerone Bennett, Jr.is 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 Mayflowerand Forced into Glory, a book about U.S. President Abraham Lincoln...
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