The African American almanac [electronic resource] / Christopher A. Brooks, editor ; foreword by Benjamin Jealous.

Contributor(s): Series: Gale virtual reference libraryPublication details: Detroit, Mich. : Gale, c2011.Edition: 11th edDescription: 1 online resource (xvi, 1601 p.) : ill., maps, portsISBN:
  • 9781414453293 (electronic book)
  • 1414453299 (electronic book)
Uniform titles:
  • Negro almanac.
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: African American almanac.DDC classification:
  • 23
LOC classification:
  • E185
Online resources:
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.
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.
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"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.

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