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A Missing Link In History: The

Journey of African Americans in Golf

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Emerging from the Jim Crow Era into the new millennium, "A Missing Link in History" includes a wealth of historical information found over a 100-year span. Discover little-known facts, glimpse prejudices and hardships, and revel in the triumphs of African Americans who left a legacy to the game of golf and American history.

See how court cases like "Holley, Bailey, and Gray v The City of Portsmouth" and "Rice v Arnold" helped fashion significant changes. Read fascinating stories of people who have made a difference and who continue to add to this rich history.

This "two-books in one" interactive publication for children and adults includes a Book of Facts with a time line (1879–2006), and an Activity Book of word puzzles and trivia. The information will help you understand the African American role and its effect on the development and growth of golf and America’s civil liberties. Factual, entertaining, and educational, "A Missing Link in History" will take you through an unbelievable journey of pride, prejudice, power, and perseverance.

About the Author: Ramona Harriet—historian, educator, and golf professional—career ranges from being a head mistress of a school in London, England to an Executive Director of The First Tee Washington, DC. A former governor appointee to a state education committee, she has also conducted research for state senate committees.

Committed to building awareness of African American Golf History, Ramona travels throughout the United States speaking on the topic, and also displaying the history through her exhibit, "Epochs of Courage: African Americans in Golf".

In addition to appearing on "BET Nightline TV News" after Tiger Woods' second Masters win, she was featured in "Heart and Soul", "Golf Digest", and "African American Golfers Digest" magazines.

To request Ramona Harriet for appearances such as book signings or speaking engagements, send a contact name, telephone number, email address, venue, and projected date to this email address. The book will be released on July 23, 2007. Check back for a listing of locations to purchase "A Missing Link In History".

Business Golf Etiquette Workshops: Ramona Harriet and Carl Jackson, Authors of "Business Golf Etiquette Tips", offer Business Golf Etiquette workshops for groups and businesses. Email us for more information.

A powerful rekindling of truth—and a memorable portrait of a sport endured by diverse, ages, genders, and cultures. Recommended for golfers and non-golfers. A Must Read!

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Contact Us Info@aMissingLinkInHistory.com
Photo credits: Home page–Carl Jackson & Tiger Woods–Credit: Joel's Photography. Home & Trivia pages 4-person image (left to right)–Credits: Harvard Medical Library, Ruth Creech, and (4th image) Judy McFadden.

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