Covering the period from 1909 to the present, this history of the historically black university highlights leadership, the fight against Jim Crow restraints, the university's role in the Civil Rights era, and the school's athletic teams and programs. There is special emphasis on the economic, political, and social forces that affected the university. The book contains b&w historical photos. Author Lovett is retired from teaching history at the university. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)