Bibliograph

The African American almanac, Christopher A. Brooks, editor ; foreword by Benjamin Jealous

Type

Label

The African American almanac, Christopher A. Brooks, editor ; foreword by Benjamin Jealous

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsportraitsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The African American almanac

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

700414790

Responsibility statement

Christopher A. Brooks, editor ; foreword by Benjamin Jealous

Series statement

Gale virtual reference library

Summary

Provides a range of historical and current information on African American history, society and culture. Includes coverage of such topics as: Africa and the Black diaspora; film and television; landmarks; national organizations; population; religion; science and technology; and sports

Table Of Contents

Chronology -- African American firsts -- Significant documents in African American history -- African American landmarks -- Africa and the African diaspora -- Africans in America: 1600 to 1900 -- Civil rights -- Black nationalism -- National organizations -- Law -- Politics -- Population -- Employment and income -- Entrepreneurship -- Family and health -- Education -- Religion -- Literature -- Media -- Film and television -- Drama, comedy, and dance -- Classical music -- Sacred music traditions -- Blues and jazz -- Popular music -- Visual and applied arts -- Science and technology -- Sports -- Military

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