Details: The Complete Encyclopedia of African American History

Complete Encyclopedia of African American History

Major Changes to New Edition:

  • Circulation format
  • General reading level
  • Each volume is stand-alone
  • Includes eBook in PDF, EPUB, MOBI formats
  • Unlimited access to eBook, and may be shared with all who use your library

Contributors: Jessie Carney Smith (Author), Lean’tin Bracks (Author), Nikke Giovanni (Contributor), Linda T. Wynn (Contributor), Frederick D. Smith (Contributor), Crystal Anne deGregory (Contributor), Rebecca Dixon (Contributor), Mary N. Hernandez (Contributor), Helen R. Houston (Contributor), Fletcher F. Moon (Contributor), Diane Nash (Contributor), Victor Simmons (Contributor), Jessie Carney Smith; Linda T. Wynn (Editor)

400 Years of Achievement
Volume 1: 400 Years of Achievement

Four centuries of noteworthy accomplishments are presented through a fascinating mix of biographies, including more than 750 influential figures.

Categories Covered: Africans in America – Civil Rights – Politics – Education – Religion – Literature – Business Entrepreneurs – Media – Performing and Visual/Applied Arts – Music – Science – Technology – Inventors – Explorers – Sports – Military – Bibliography – Index –
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Notable Firsts
Volume 2: Notable Firsts

Contains an exceptional listing of the accomplishments of black Americans in the arts, business, education, the military, medicine and science, and sports.

Categories Covered: Arts and Entertainment – Business – Civil Rights and Protest – Education – Government, County and State – Government: Federal – Government: International – Government: Local – Journalism – Military – Miscellaneous – Organizations – Religion – Science and Medicine – Sports – Writers – Sources –
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Heroes and Heroines
Volume 3: Heroes and Heroines

An eclectic mix of profiles for 150 well-known and lesser-known individuals, who have made a lasting and profound impact on our culture.

Personalities Covered: Hank Aaron – Robert S. Abbott – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – Alvin Ailey – Muhammad Ali – Marian Anderson – Maya Angelou – Arthur Ashe – Josephine Baker – Ernie Banks – Count Basie – Romare Bearden – Harry Belafonte – Lerone Bennett Jr. – Mary Berry – Mary McLeod Bethune – Julian Bond – Arna Bontemps – Edward W. Brooke – Gwendolyn Brooks –
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Civil Rights Feats and Facts
Volume 4: Civil Rights Feats and Facts

Details the important people, places and events of the black struggle for freedom – from the early 1600’s right up to 2016.

Civil Rights Categories: Arts and Entertainment – Civil Rights – Education – Journalism – Law and Government – Organizations – Political Activists – Religion – Sports – Bibliography – Index –
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The Complete Encyclopedia of African American History

Designed for Circulation/Reference – Includes eBook – 4 Deluxe Hardcover Volumes
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