Lerone Bennett

Lerone Bennett Jr. is the author of 10 books, including "Forced Into Glory, " winner of the 2002 American Book Award, "Great Moments in Black History," "Pioneers in Protest," "The Shaping of Black America," and "What Manner of Man?" He is the executive editor emeritus of "Ebony" magazine. He lives in Chicago.

Lerone Bennett Jr. is the author of 10 books, including "Forced Into Glory, " winner of the 2002 American Book Award, "Great Moments in Black History," "Pioneers in Protest," "The Shaping of Black America," and "What Manner of Man?" He is the executive editor emeritus of "Ebony" magazine. He lives in Chicago. See less