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This is the first major biographical dictionary devoted exclusively to celebrating Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans who have made significant contributions to their society and beyond. More than 160 profiles feature historical and contemporary figures from every Caribbean island, the United States, and even England and Canada, and from a diverse range of fields such as acting, sports, political activism, and more. Selection criteria included the notable demonstration of a Caribbean ethos or style, combined with a lasting and novel impact. Individual narrative entries discuss family background, education, challenges, and achievements. The breadth of coverage in Notable Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans will enlighten and inspire students and general readers alike. Many lesser known role models, such as labor activist and educator Antonia Pantoja and political philosopher Frantz Fanon, are presented along with engaging portraits of better known personalities like reggae superstar Bob Marley and baseball great Sammy Sosa. Bibliographical sources for further research complement each entry. A wide selection of photographs accompanies the text.

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?The authors have provided a valuable resource with this, the first biographical dictionary to be dedicated entirely to Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans who have excelled in a variety of fields and have had an impact on the region....This text will serve as an inspiration to young Caribbeans who will now be able to read about a large number of role models. The fact that all these biographies can now be found under one cover highlights the impressive caliber of so many who hail from that region, also enhancing its inspirational value to this and future generations. This text should be in the reference section of all good libraries and should be added as a resource to reading lists in history, sociology, social studies, Caribbean studies, and literature classes.?-Multicultural Review

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SERAFÍN MÉNDEZ-MÉNDEZ is Associate Professor of Communication at Central Connecticut State University. A native of Puerto Rico, he is the co-author of Puerto Rico Past and Present: An Encyclopedia (Greenwood 1998). GAIL A. CUETO is Associate Professor of Education at Central Connecticut State University. She is the co-author of Puerto Rico Past and Present: An Encyclopedia (Greenwood 1998).

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