William Pickens (1881–1954) war Bürgerrechtler, Linguist und Autor. Der Absolvent mehrerer Universitäten, darunter Yale und Fisk, engagierte sich für die rechtliche Gleichstellung der Schwarzen in den USA und wurde deshalb – und wegen seiner eher linken politischen Orientierung – von konservativen Kreisen in der US-Regierung immer wieder angefeindet. 1934 erschien sein Text Der amerikanische Kongo oder Henry Lowry muss brennen über die trickreich ausgestaltete Form der Sklaverei im "Kongo ...

"Papers of the American Negro Academy" is a significant collection that showcases the intellectual contributions of African American scholars and activists. This compilation features essays and articles that address various social, political, and cultural issues faced by the African American community. The works of prominent figures such as John Wesley Cromwell, Archibald Henry Grimke, Lafayette M. Hershaw, William Pickens, and Arthur provide valuable insights into the struggles and achiev...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

The Upward Path: A Reader For Colored Children is an anthology that poignantly captures the multifaceted journey of African Americans through a tapestry of literary styles, ranging from poetry to prose, grounded in a rich historical context. The collection masterfully explores themes of resilience, aspiration, and cultural identity, offering diverse narratives that reflect both individual and collective experiences. Among the standout pieces lies a harmony of voices that collectively celeb...

A Wyoming sheriff has his hands full trying to keep the peace in this action-packed Western adventure from the USA Today-bestselling author…Welcome to the peaceful little town of Doubtful, Wyoming, which has more than its fair share of kill-crazy gunslicks, back-shooters, and flat-out dirty desperadoes. It also has a sheriff named Cotton Pickens, who tries his best to keep law and order without getting his head blown off before breakfast.Do...

As ranchers and homesteaders go to war in Wyoming, a new lawman faces a trial by gunfire in the New York Times–bestselling author’s Western series debut.Lawmen don’t last long in the town of Doubtful, Wyoming Territory. The last one quit, another ended up in a hangman’s noose, and one more was backshot by the hired guns at the Circle L Ranch. But the town of Doubtful has never seen the likes of the man known as Cotton, who aims to take the badge for the ne...

Cotton Pickens made it through fifth grade. That and a tin star were good enough to make him the sheriff in the boomtown of Doubtful, Wyoming. And Doubtful's name is no accident. The saying around town is, If you're a lawman, it's doubtful you'll last a day.Savage GunsSpoiled, brash King Bragg is going to hang for the murder of three men in a barroom. But King's arrogant father--and his beautiful sister--use their powers of persuasion to convince Cotton to ...

The Greatest Western Writer Of The 21st CenturyIn the booming mining town of Doubtful, Wyoming, Cotton Pickens is the law. And in William W. and J.A. Johnstone's rollicking new Western, the law is in a fight for its life. . .Making Of A MassacreCotton Pickens is feeling about as low as a man can get. Held up, robbed and fired from his job as sheriff, things get even worse when someone murders Cotton's horse Critter. And it's all hap...

USA Today bestselling author: In a Montana mining town, someone may soon be six feet under . . .Cotton Pickens, the unforgettable hero of William Johnstone's classic Blood Valley, returns in a tale of a lawless Montana mining district, a sixteen-year-old widow, and a man who always finds new ways of laying down the law . . .Six ways to sunday—and seven days to dieCotton Pickens' parents had a cussed sense of humor,...

When a frontier town goes dry, the sheriff must enforce the law—and go toe to toe with deadly bootleggers—in this historical Western.It was a law Cotton Pickens never asked for and never wanted to enforce. But due to the vigilance of the Women's Temperance Society, the town of Doubtful, Wyoming, is going dry as of January 1st. And since Doubtful’s hell-raisers will never take it lying down, the new year is rung in with the promise of gunshots ringing out.Wh...

If you experienced trauma or neglect as a child, you may struggle with depression, anxiety, loneliness, and low self-esteem in adulthood. You are not alone. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect millions of people, and have led to many of the greatest unaddressed public health problems facing our world today. If you struggle with shame or lack of confidence, or if you have difficulty creating or sustaining healthy relationships with others, take heart. There are techniques you can le...

In the world of professional football, players are often defined by their on-field performances—by the touchdowns they score, the yards they gain, and the plays that make highlight reels. But in the case of George Pickens, there’s more to his story than just the game. This biography delves into the life of a young man who is fast becoming one of the NFL's most exciting and dynamic wide receivers, but whose journey is defined not only by his athleticism but by his resilience, his character,...