John Hope Franklin

John Hope Franklin lived through America's most defining twentieth-century transformation, the dismantling of legally protected racial segregation. A renowned scholar, he has explored that transformation in its myriad aspects, notably in his 3.5-million-copy bestseller, From Slavery to Freedom. Born in 1915, he, like every other African American, could not help but participate: he was evicted from whites-only train cars, confined to segregated schools,...

"A personal exploration of Franklins remarkable life and work covering his contributions as a scholar and an activist. Franklin, who holds the Medal of Freedom and honorary doctorates from 139 universities, was awarded the 2006 John Kluge prize for his contributions to American history. "A personal exploration of Franklin's remarkable life and work, covering his contributiosn as a scholar and an activist. Franklin, who holds the Medal of Freedom...