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"Indispensable for these drawn to the African American adventure. we don't have any greater resource for speedy and trustworthy information."
--Cornel West, Alphonse Fletcher collage Professor, Harvard collage
"As a lot approximately African American tradition as you may potentially achieve from one quantity is now to be had during this hugely readable, simply obtainable, certainly informative table reference."
--Johnetta B. Cole, PhD, President Emerita, Spelman collage; Presidential unique Professor, Emory collage
In over 5,000 interesting info pills, this landmark reference captures the main very important humans, areas, organisations, hobbies, and inventive works of a humans, and gives a pragmatic source for daily dwelling. In its nineteen chapters, you’ll find:
* Timelines of African American History
* Political and Civil Rights Leaders
* African Contributions to the Making of the Americas
* vacations and Celebrations
* Museums and ancient Sites
* faith and Spirituality
* overall healthiness guidance and Recipes
* company Contacts Associations
* Demographics and Population
* significant Writers, Artists, and Musicians
* Musical Forms
* Sports
* and more
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