Maida Springer : Pan Africanist and International Labor Leader.
Richards, Yevette.
Maida Springer : Pan Africanist and International Labor Leader. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (385 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- A Chronology of Maida Springer-Kemp's Life -- Awards -- Memberships -- Introduction -- 1. "My Wonderful Young Mother": Springer's Formative Years -- 2. "My Union Was a Very Political Union": Springer Joins Local 22 -- 3. The Dilemma of Race and Gender during World War II -- 4. The National and International Struggle against the Color Line -- 5. Dancing on the End of a Needle: African Connections -- 6. The Atlantic City Compromise -- 7. The Beginning of the Affiliation Struggle -- 8. Springer Joins the AFL-CIO Department of International Affairs -- 9. AFL-CIO Africa Programs -- 10. Crossroads -- 11. Continued Service -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
The first full-length biography to document and analyze the central role played by Maida Springer in international affairs, Maida Springer explores how Springer's experiences inspired her to become involved in the formation of AFL-CIO's African policy during the Cold War and African independence movements. It also discusses the overall political and social situation during this time period.
9780822972631
Springer, Maida.
Women labor leaders-United States-Biography.
Women labor union members-United States-Biography.
African American women-Biography.
International labor activities-History.
Pan-Africanism-History.
Electronic books.
HD8073
331.88/092 B
Maida Springer : Pan Africanist and International Labor Leader. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (385 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- A Chronology of Maida Springer-Kemp's Life -- Awards -- Memberships -- Introduction -- 1. "My Wonderful Young Mother": Springer's Formative Years -- 2. "My Union Was a Very Political Union": Springer Joins Local 22 -- 3. The Dilemma of Race and Gender during World War II -- 4. The National and International Struggle against the Color Line -- 5. Dancing on the End of a Needle: African Connections -- 6. The Atlantic City Compromise -- 7. The Beginning of the Affiliation Struggle -- 8. Springer Joins the AFL-CIO Department of International Affairs -- 9. AFL-CIO Africa Programs -- 10. Crossroads -- 11. Continued Service -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
The first full-length biography to document and analyze the central role played by Maida Springer in international affairs, Maida Springer explores how Springer's experiences inspired her to become involved in the formation of AFL-CIO's African policy during the Cold War and African independence movements. It also discusses the overall political and social situation during this time period.
9780822972631
Springer, Maida.
Women labor leaders-United States-Biography.
Women labor union members-United States-Biography.
African American women-Biography.
International labor activities-History.
Pan-Africanism-History.
Electronic books.
HD8073
331.88/092 B