| Contents |
Part one. History and context -- Historically black colleges and universities : the development of family and consumer sciences in HBCUs -- Home economics in Negro schools -- Black participation in home economics : a partial account -- Distinctive themes from black home economists -- Part two. Autobiographies and biographies -- Leola Adams : taking action rather than preparing to take action -- Della Bannister : an inspirational and dedicated leader -- Thelma Johnson Branham : serving her profession and community -- Minnie Miller Brown : a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and action -- Flossie M. Byrd : an exemplary force for homes, families and communities -- Virginia Caples : a beacon for excellence -- Ruth F. Davis : breaking barriers, walking by faith -- Freda A DeKnight : a pioneer in home economics communications -- Sarah Delany : a pioneering home economist -- Cecile Hoover Edwards : scientist and academician extraordinaire -- Clinita Arnsby Ford : a pioneer of upward bound -- Lillie Beasley Glover : legacy of holistic leadership -- Mildred Barnes Griggs : teacher, professor and administrator, attorney-- dreams fulfilled -- Maxine Hammonds-Smith : following the path and shaping the future -- Grace under pressure : the black home extension service in South Carolina, 1919-1966 -- Ola G. Hudson : shining star, nurturing spirit -- M.E.V. Hunter : a tireless and fearless activist -- Shirley Hymon-Parker : passionate and courageous administrator -- Mildred Naomi Jordan : zealous spirit and caring leader -- Flemmie P. Kittrell : her views and practices regarding home economics in higher education -- Irene K. Lee : visionary trailblazer, passionate leader -- Norma Maiden : community nutrition advocate and educator -- Eula Davis Masingale : trendsetter, celebrated educator -- Emma Nesbit Mayberry : noted educator -- Harriette Pipes McAdoo : a renowned scholar of African American Studies -- Mary Washington McCray : a farm girl becomes a successful human sciences professional -- Julia R. Miller : a leadership journey of dreams and fate -- Gwendolyn A. Newkirk : pioneering change agent -- Raygene C. Paige : second generation extension program leader -- Penny A. Ralston : phenomenal woman -- Bernice Carter Richardson : a spirited woman always on a mission -- Cynthia M. Smith : onward and upward -- Reminiscences : Genevieve J. Wheeler Thomas -- Pinkie Etolia Thrift : leader and administrator -- Gladys Gary Vaughn : spirited leadership -- Retia Scott Walker : leading by example -- Ethel O. Washington : the Detroit legend -- The life of Arlene Fitts Winfrey -- Part three. Movements in the 21st century -- Leading with soul and the meaning of life a common journey of spirit, hope and courage -- Black participation in home economics : review and reflection -- Home economics moves into the twenty-first century. |
