The African American almanac
The African American almanac [electronic resource] /
Christopher A. Brooks, editor ; foreword by Benjamin Jealous.
- 11th ed.
- Detroit, Mich. : Gale, c2011.
- 1 online resource (xvi, 1601 p.) : ill., maps, ports.
- Gale virtual reference library .
"Formerly the Negro Almanac." "ISSN 1071-9710."
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.
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.
9781414453293 (electronic book) 1414453299 (electronic book)
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.
"Formerly the Negro Almanac." "ISSN 1071-9710."
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.
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.
9781414453293 (electronic book) 1414453299 (electronic book)
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.
