{"product_id":"the-world-of-stephanie-st-clair-an-entrepreneur-race-woman-and-outlaw-in-early-twentieth-century-harlem-paperback","title":"The World of Stephanie St. Clair: An Entrepreneur, Race Woman and Outlaw in Early Twentieth Century Harlem - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRochelle Brock\u003c\/b\u003e (Other), \u003cb\u003eRichard Greggory III Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Other), \u003cb\u003eShirley Stewart\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book profiles the compelling story and lineage of Stephanie St. Clair, a black female Caribbean immigrant in the early twentieth century. Upon entering the US, St. Clair created and managed a highly lucrative policy bank in Harlem ‒ earning a quarter of a million dollars a year. The author also explores St. Clair's lineage and the factors that influenced her decision to become an entrepreneur and activist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShirley Stewart received a BA in political science and economics from Fordham University and an MA in women's history from Sarah Lawrence College. Her research and writing reflect an interest in women all over the world who agitate for positive change for their families and communities. Specifically, her work focuses on African women and women of African descent in the diaspora who have historically resisted negative social circumstances. She also writes on current women's issues, immigration issues, edits biographies and tutors adults - especially immigrants - in basic literacy skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751282901280,"sku":"9781433123863","price":88.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f7a1d9bde46a3643d6e1908e7c2743d4.webp?v=1779969453","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-world-of-stephanie-st-clair-an-entrepreneur-race-woman-and-outlaw-in-early-twentieth-century-harlem-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}