Advancement Through Service: A History of the Frontiers International [Paperback]

Creativity, resourcefulness and a strong vision of equality in America helped Black men and women to establish their own organizations despite the continuing legacy and stigma of the slavery period. Frontiers International, the oldest Black community service organization in the U.S., was born in the heart of the Depression and called together Black men concerned about the condition of Blacks in America. Despite racial and religious turbulence during the 1930's, the Frontiers managed to maintain a posture of service to the deprived and needy in the minority community.Advancement Through Serviceconstitutes the first history of this public service effort on the part of Blacks in the U.S.Contents:Nimrod B. Allen; Harold L. Pilgrim; Years of Growth; The Constitution and By-Laws; Frontiers and Vitiligo; Women's Auxiliary: The Yokettes; A Fish in the Sea; Africa and America; Service: A Community Challenge.

Dr. Leonard L. Bethelis professor Emeritus of African Studies at Rutgers University. A Yokefellow of the Plainfield Area Club, Dr. Bethel is a recipient of the Warren I Susman Teaching Award for Excellence and is a Fellow of the Oxford Roundtable at Oxford University.

Frederick A. Johnsonserved as Chairman of the Historical Committee of Frontiers International and was an editor of the Frontrunner newsletter. He was a Charter Yokefellow and a Past President of the Plainfield Area Club.

Table of Contents
Nimrod B. Allen
Years of Growth
Chartered Members
The Constitution and By-Laws
Concerning Women's Rights
Women's Auxiliary: The Yokettes
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Saginaw, Michigan
An Overview
A Fish in the Sea
Africa and America
Letter From Kenya
Service: A Community Challenge