Lerone Bennett, Jr.
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Bennett in 1973Lerone Bennett, Jr. (born 17 October 1928) is an American scholar, author and historian.
[edit] Biography
Bennett was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the son of Lerone Bennett, Sr. and Alma Reed. When he was young, his family moved to Jackson, Mississippi.
Bennett graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Bennett is also a distinguished member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
He is most notable for his work as an editor for Ebony Magazine.
In addition Bennett wrote several books, including two histories: Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America, 1619-1962 and Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln's White Dream. The former discusses the contributions of African Americans in the United States. The latter questions President Abraham Lincoln's role as the "Great Emancipator
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