Leaders Like Us: Charlotta Bass

Leaders Like Us: Charlotta Bass

In this biography, you'll meet an important leader in journalism and politics—Charlotta Bass. Charlotta wanted to tell stories that mattered. From the presses of her newspaper, she talked about subjects affecting African Americans and women. In 1952, she made history as the first woman and African American chosen by a political party to run for vice president of the United States. With simple, easy-to-read pages and full-color illustrations that bring the story to life, you'll learn about Bass's dedication, passion, and integrity as she fought for justice and equality.