Dr. Barbara Ransby, the author of the book is a well-recognized historian, writer and activist. Ransby’s reputation makes the book a reputable source. This secondary source was published decades after the civil rights movement. Even though the book was published thirteen years ago it is still relevant to the research because it reports and recognizes the unknown leadership Ella Baker. Ella Baker was the backbone of the civil rights movement. It is important that Ella Baker’s life was researched because her female leadership and role in the civil rights movement is highlighted in many of the interviews reported. This source supports the articles in which current activists compare their leadership to Ella Baker’s because it clarifies who the
