african american women in the professions

Provides an overview of the history of African-American women in business and professions; features alphabetically-arranged profiles of individuals who have contributed to the fields; and includes photographs, as well as a chronology of events.

Presents interviews with fifty African-American women, all of whom are retired from professional careers, in which they discuss key aspects of their lives, focusing on their achievements and successes in the face of racial and gender prejudice.