Firefighter - Couverture souple

Williams, Herman

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1588250075 ISBN 13 : 9781588250070

Editeur : Hay House Inc, 2003

Synopsis

Herman Williams is the father of Montel Williams. As a boy, he and his family fled Harlem to escape the infamous riots. Growing up in Baltimore, Williams encountered racism and ignorance on a continual basis, especially as one of the first black streetcar operators in the city, when he was subjected to humiliating verbal and physical abuse by members of the public. Yet, he eventually became the first African-American fire chief of a major U.S. city.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Born in 1931, in Harlem, New York, Herman Williams, Jr., rose through the ranks to become the first African-American fire chief of a major U.S. city. During a time of deep-rooted racism, he managed to struggle through the hardships to become highly decorated and respected. Before his days at the department, he traveled around the U.S. as a jazz musician, meeting and playing with an impressive list of jazz heroes. Herman married his high school sweetheart, Marjie, 53 years ago. Together they raised their four children: Colita, Marjorie, Herman III, and Montel. Herman is now enjoying his retirement and still resides in Baltimore, Maryland.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The first African American fire chief of a major U.S. city recounts his struggle against--and eventual triumph over--the racial discrimination he faced for decades while working a series of jobs in public transportation, public works, and firefighting.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hay House Inc
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1588250075
• ISBN 13: 9781588250070
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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