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The African American almanac
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- Summary
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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; lan...
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.
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- Creator
- Christopher A. Brooks, editor ; foreword by Benjamin Jealous
- Included Title
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- Negro almanac
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- Eleventh edition
- Farmington Hills, MI : Gale, [2011]
- ©2011
- Physical Details
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- xvi, 1601 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 29 cm
- ISBNs
- 9781414445472, 9781414453293, 1414453299, 1414445474
- OCLC
- ocn703870072, ocn700414790
- "Formerly the Negro Almanac."
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- 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
Subjects
- African Americans -- Encyclopedias.
- African Americans -- 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.