African American Almanac
Author | : Lean'tin L. Bracks |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 1784023655 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781784023652 |
Rating | : 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Download or read book African American Almanac written by Lean'tin L. Bracks and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The most complete and affordable single-volume 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 500 influential figures-little-known 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"--