Reference Library of Black America

Reference Library of Black America
5 Deluxe Volumes

The 5-volume Reference Library of Black America contains biographical data on an imposing roster of historical and contemporary personalities in the African American community. Historical narratives, statistical tables and graphs present in great detail nearly 500 years of history. The Reference Library of Black America is based on the African American Almanac (aka: the Negro Almanac) and is widely considered as the finest set of Black History month books available anywhere. This authoritative set provides a range of historical and current information on African American history, society and culture. You will also will find chronologies, texts of important documents and speeches, brief biographical profiles, legislation, essays, statistics and more than 800 illustrations to help with research.

Topics: African American History, Culture - African American Firsts - Slavery -Racism - Prejudice - African American Websites - Civil Rights - Black Church Fires - Black Media - Rap - Hip Hop - Modern Africa - Black History and Schools - National Black Organizations - Congressional Black Caucus - Famous African American Sports Figures - African American Contributions - Black History Facts - Achievements - Black History Month Celebrations - Famous African Americans.

Volume 1: Chronology - African American Firsts - Significant Documents - Landmarks Volume 2: Africa and the Black Diaspora - Africans in America - Civil Rights - National Organizations Volume 3: Politics - Employment and Income - Education - Religion Volume 4: Literature - Media - Performing Arts - Classical Music - Blues and Jazz Volume 5: Popular Music - Visual and Applied Arts - Science and Technology - Sports - Military

Details: 5 Deluxe Hardcover Volumes - Appendix, Bibliography, Glossary, Index, Approximately 1500 pages - Edited by Jessie Carney Smith ISBN# 0-7876-4363-7 / 0787643637 - Weight: 16 pounds

List Price: $295.00 - Our Price: $245.00