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BL
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958616
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b712986
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Barber, John T.
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The black digital elite : : African American leaders of the information revolution /\ John T. Barber.
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| Publication Statement
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Westport, Conn. :: Praeger,, 2006.
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1 online resource (xv, 196 pages) :: portraits
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| ISBN
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0275985040
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: 0313038864
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: 9780275985042
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: 9780313038860
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0275985040
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9780275985042
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Scientists and innovators -- Roy L. Clay, Sr. -- Dr. Clarence A. Ellis -- Dr. Mark Dean -- Dr. Phillip Emeagwali -- Policy makers and power brokers -- Ronald H. Brown -- Larry Irving -- Bobby L. Rush -- Edolphus Towns -- Albert R. Wynn -- William E. Kennard -- Michael K. Powell -- Reverand Jesse L. Jackson, Sr -Educators and professionals -- Dr. John B. Slaughter -- LeBaron Woodyard -- Dr. Dhyana Ziegler -- Cyber community developers -- Dr. Alan Shaw -- Dr. Jabari Simama -- Dr. Abdul Alkalimat -- Masters of the worldwide web -- Art McGee -- E. David Ellington -- Don Rojas -- Kenn Turner -- Chief executive officers, entrepreneurs, and big money makers -- Richard D. Parsons -- John W. Thompson -- Robert L. Johnson -- Noah A. Samara.
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| Abstract
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"Most discussions of the digital divide focus on the gap between African Americans and others when it comes to using, and benefiting from, the technological and business opportunities of the information age. Although many African Americans are locked out of the information revolution, others are an integral part of its development and progress. Barber profiles 26 of those leaders here, engagingly and informatively blending biography with insight and analysis."
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"But this book is not just about business success or technological progress. The African American "digerali" are solving one of the great social challenges of the 21st century: creating a black community that is prosperous in a society that has changed from being a land-based industrial society to a cyberspace-based information society."--Jacket.
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"Documenting history as it is being made, this book features achievers in all fields of relevant endeavor, including scientists, business leaders, power brokers, and community leaders. Among them are Robert Johnson, CEO of Black Entertainment Television; Richard Parsons, CEO of AOL Time-Warner; congressmen and other policymakers in Washington, D.C.; and men and women who are working to bridge the digital divide in satellite radio, Web-based portals, and on the ground with IT workshops."
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African American leadership.
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African American scientists, Biography.
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African Americans, Biography.
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African Americans-- Economic conditions.
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African Americans-- Social conditions-- 1975-
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Elite (Social sciences)-- United States.
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Information society-- United States.
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Information technology-- Social aspects-- United States.
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Élite (Sciences sociales)-- États-Unis.
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Leadership noir américain.
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Noirs américains, Biographies.
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Noirs américains-- Conditions économiques.
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Noirs américains-- Conditions sociales-- 1975-
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Scientifiques noirs américains, Biographies.
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Société informatisée-- États-Unis.
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Technologie de l'information-- Aspect social-- États-Unis.
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African American leadership.
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African American scientists.
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African Americans-- Economic conditions.
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African Americans-- Social conditions.
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African Americans.
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BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY-- Rich Famous.
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BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY-- Social Scientists Psychologists.
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Elite (Social sciences)
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Elite
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Elite.
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Information society.
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Information technology-- Social aspects.
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Informationsgesellschaft
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Informationstechnische Industrie.
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Schwarze.
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Schwarze.
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United States.
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USA.
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USA.
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| Dewey Classification
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305.5/23092396073B
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| LC Classification
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E185.615.B297 2006
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