African American Almanac
400 Years of Triumph, Courage and Excellence
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Almanacs & Trivia, Almanacs, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, African-American Studies
| Author: | Lean'tin Bracks | ISBN: | 9781578593804 |
| Publisher: | Visible Ink Press | Publication: | February 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Visible Ink Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Lean'tin Bracks |
| ISBN: | 9781578593804 |
| Publisher: | Visible Ink Press |
| Publication: | February 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Visible Ink Press |
| Language: | English |
The most complete and affordable singlevolume reference of African American culture available today, this almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating and demystifying the moving, difficult, and often lost history of black life in America. A legacy of pride, struggle, and triumph spanning more than 400 years is presented through a fascinating mix of biographies-including more than 750 influential figures-littleknown or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation and movements, and 150 rare photographs and illustrations. Covering events surrounding the civil rights movement; African American literature, art, and music; religion within the black community; and advances in science and medicine, this reference connects history to the issues currently facing the African American community and provides a range of information on society and culture.
The most complete and affordable singlevolume reference of African American culture available today, this almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating and demystifying the moving, difficult, and often lost history of black life in America. A legacy of pride, struggle, and triumph spanning more than 400 years is presented through a fascinating mix of biographies-including more than 750 influential figures-littleknown or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation and movements, and 150 rare photographs and illustrations. Covering events surrounding the civil rights movement; African American literature, art, and music; religion within the black community; and advances in science and medicine, this reference connects history to the issues currently facing the African American community and provides a range of information on society and culture.
