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The African American almanac / Christopher A. Brooks, editor ; foreword by Benjamin Jealous.
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- Book
- Series:
- Gale virtual reference library
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African Americans--Encyclopedias.
- African Americans.
- African Americans--History.
- History.
- African Americans--Civil rights.
- African Americans--Economic conditions.
- African Americans--Education.
- African Americans--Music.
- African Americans--Politics and government.
- African Americans--Religion.
- African Americans--Social conditions.
- African Americans--Societies, etc.
- American literature--African American authors.
- American literature.
- Genre:
- Encyclopedias.
- Music.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xvi, 1601 pages) : illustrations, maps, portraits.
- Edition:
- Eleventh edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Detroit, Mich. : Gale, [2011]
- System Details:
- text file
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- "Formerly the Negro Almanac."
- "ISSN 1071-9710."
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781414453293
- 1414453299
- OCLC:
- 700414790
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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