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050			_aE 185 _b.Af83a 1997
245		4	_aThe African American almanac / _cL. Mpho Mabunda, editor ; foreword by Chuck Stone.
260			_aDetroit, MI : _bGale Research Inc., _cc1997.
300			_axvi, 1270 p. : _bill. _c29 cm.
500			_aFormerly the Negro Almanac.
504			_aIncludes bibliographic references (p.1175-1201)and index.
520			_aThe African American Almanac is written in an engaging style by subject experts, and reviewed by academic editor Christopher Brooks of Virginia Commonwealth University. Included is a chronology chapter that highlights important events in African American history. A related chapter on African American Firsts focuses on important first-time achievements. Also included is a chapter on significant documents in African American History, providing first-hand accounts of historical events, a chapter on African American Landmarks, arranged geographically by state, and a nation-by-nation profile of Africa as well as significant countries in the western hemisphere, outlining a history of the Diaspora. Politics, religion, science, art, music, literature, sports, education, civil rights, military and law are also covered in chapters offering narrative history along with separate biographical profiles of key figures. An appendix of award winners highlights significant accomplishments across a wide spectrum of activity and more than 500 images (photographs, artwork, charts, and maps) enhance and clarify the text. A general bibliography arranged by chapter supports further research and study. www.alibris.com
650			_aAfrican Americans
700			_aMabunda, L. Mpho, _9109709
942			_cALR
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