Black Maverick: T. R. M. Howard's Fight for Civil Rights and Economic Power (New Black Studies Series)

Explore the multifaceted life of Theodore Roosevelt Mason Howard in "Black Maverick: T.R.M. Howard's Fight for Civil Rights and Economic Power." Published in 2009 as part of the New Black Studies Series, this compelling biography delves into the life of a man who was not only a civil rights leader and a wealthy entrepreneur but also an unconventional surgeon. T.R.M. Howard's life was a whirlwind of activism, medical practice, and controversy, making him a significant yet complex figure in the fight for racial and economic justice. From organizing grassroots boycotts against Jim Crow laws in the 1950s to throwing glamorous parties attended by Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson, Howard's dynamic personality and contradictory traits paint a vivid picture of a true renaissance man. Authors David T. Beito and Linda Royster Beito, through extensive research including interviews and FBI files, present an unvarnished portrait that secures Howard's place in African American history. This biography is an essential read for those in adult education programs, providing a deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs of a pivotal figure in America’s civil rights movement.