William Loren Katz

William Loren Katz
Born(1927-06-02)2 June 1927
New York City, United States
DiedOctober 25, 2019(2019-10-25) (aged 92)
Occupation
  • Teacher, historian, author

William Loren Katz (June 2, 1927 – October 25, 2019) was an American teacher, historian and author of 40 books on African-American history, including a number of titles for young adult readers. He was particularly noted for his research and writing on the 500-year history of relations between African Americans and Native Americans. His books include Breaking the Chains: African American Slave Resistance, The Black West, and Black Women of the Old West.