TY - BOOK AU - Brooks,Christopher Antonio AU - Jealous,Benjamin ED - Gale Group. TI - The African American almanac T2 - Gale virtual reference library SN - 9781414453293 (electronic book) AV - E185 PY - 2011/// CY - Detroit, Mich. PB - Gale KW - African Americans KW - Encyclopedias KW - History KW - Civil rights KW - Economic conditions KW - Education KW - Music KW - Politics and government KW - Religion KW - Social conditions KW - Societies, etc KW - American literature KW - African American authors N1 - "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 N2 - 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 UR - http://link.galegroup.com/apps/pub/2EIO/GVRL?sid=gale_marc&u=bilk_itc ER -