T. R. M. Howard Doctor, Entrepreneur, Civil Rights Pioneer

In this powerful biography, David T. Beito and Linda Royster Beito shine a light on the life and accomplishments of civil rights leader T. R. M. Howard. He founded black community organizations, organized civil rights rallies and boycotts, mentored Medgar Evers, antagonized the Ku Klux Klan, and helped lead the fight for justice for Emmett Till. Raised in poverty and witness to racial violence from a young age, Howard was passionate about justice and equality. Ambitious, zealous, and sometimes paradoxical, T. R. M. Howard provides a complete portrait of an important leader all too often forgotten.

David T. Beito is a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute, Professor of History at the University of Alabama, and the founder of the Liberty and Power blog at the History News Network. His articles have appeared in publications such as Los Angeles Times, National Review, and Washington Times. He is the author of From Mutual Aid to the Welfare State and Taxpayers in Revolt.Linda Royster Beito is a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute and Professor and Dean of Arts and Science at Stillman College. She is the author of the book, Leadership Effectiveness in Community Policing and her articles have appeared in publications such as The Independent Review, Nevada Historical Society Quarterly, and History News Network.