Raymond Pace Alexander: A New Negro Lawyer Fights for Civil Rights in Philadelph

Description: Raymond Pace Alexander by David A. Canton Raymond Pace Alexander was a prominent black attorney in Philadelphia and a distinguished member of the National Bar Association. Yet his legacy to the civil rights struggle has received little national recognition. Alexander was a major contributor to the northern civil rights struggle and was committed to improving the status of black lawyers. This volume examines his life and work. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Raymond Pace Alexander (1897-1974) was a prominent black attorney in Philadelphia and a distinguished member of the National Bar Association, the oldest and largest association of African American lawyers and judges. A contemporary of such nationally known black attorneys as Charles Hamilton Houston, William Hastie, and Thurgood Marshall, Alexander litigated civil rights cases and became well known in Philadelphia. Yet his legacy to the civil rights struggle has received little national recognition.As a New Negro lawyer during the 1930s, Alexander worked with left-wing organizations to desegregate an all-white elementary school in Berwin, Pennsylvania. After World War II, he became an anti-communist liberal and formed coalitions with like-minded whites. In the sixties, Alexander criticized Black Power rhetoric, but shared some philosophies with Black Power such as black political empowerment and studying black history. By the late sixties, he focused on economic justice by advocating a Marshall Plan for poor Americans and supporting affirmative action.Alexander was a major contributor to the northern civil rights struggle and was committed to improving the status of black lawyers. He was representative of a generation who created opportunities for African Americans but was later often ignored or castigated by younger leaders who did not support the tactics of the old guards pioneers. Flap The story of a nearly forgotten lawyer fighting for justice Author Biography David A. Canton, Hamden, Connecticut, is associate professor of history at Connecticut College. His work has appeared in Western Journal of Black Studies,Journal of Urban History, Reviews in American History, and Pennsylvania History. Long Description Raymond Pace Alexander (1897-1974) was a prominent black attorney in Philadelphia and a distinguished member of the National Bar Association, the oldest and largest association of African American lawyers and judges. A contemporary of such nationally known black attorneys as Charles Hamilton Houston, William Hastie, and Thurgood Marshall, Alexander litigated civil rights cases and became well known in Philadelphia. Yet his legacy to the civil rights struggle has received little national recognition. As a New Negro lawyer during the 1930s, Alexander worked with left-wing organizations to desegregate an all-white elementary school in Berwin, Pennsylvania. After World War II, he became an anti-communist liberal and formed coalitions with like-minded whites. In the sixties, Alexander criticized Black Power rhetoric, but shared some philosophies with Black Power such as black political empowerment and studying black history. By the late sixties, he focused on economic justice by advocating a Marshall Plan for poor Americans and supporting affirmative action. Alexander was a major contributor to the northern civil rights struggle and was committed to improving the status of black lawyers. He was representative of a generation who created opportunities for African Americans but was later often ignored or castigated by younger leaders who did not support the tactics of the old guards pioneers. Review Quote This is an important biography of a major Philadelphia civil rights leader whom previous researchers have neglected. Promotional "Headline" The story of a nearly forgotten 1930s New Negro lawyer, whose contemporaries included Thurgood Marshall, Charles Hamilton Houston, and William Hastie Details ISBN1617037192 Author David A. Canton Short Title RAYMOND PACE ALEXANDER Publisher University Press of Mississippi Language English ISBN-10 1617037192 ISBN-13 9781617037191 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 272 Series Margaret Walker Alexander Series in African American Studies Imprint University Press of Mississippi Subtitle A New Negro Lawyer Fights for Civil Rights in Philadelphia Country of Publication United States Illustrations , black & white illustrations Place of Publication Jackson AU Release Date 2012-12-17 NZ Release Date 2012-12-17 UK Release Date 2012-12-17 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-01-30 DEWEY B Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2013-01-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101675706;

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