Reference Library of Black America

Reference Library of Black America

Author: Harry A. Ploski

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13:

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Presents information on all aspects of Afro-American life including politics, employment and income, education, religion, literature, performing arts, science and medicine, and sports.


The Negro Almanac

The Negro Almanac

Author: Harry A. Ploski

Publisher: Gale Cengage

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 1650

ISBN-13:

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**** Cited by Sheehy and designated an "outstanding reference work" by ALA. A combination of historical narrative, biographical sketches, and statistical tables and graphs present nearly 500 years of history, from the 15th century voyages of discovery to current events. The coverage extends to politics and the law; business, labor, and the economy; education; the family; religion; the arts; sports; and science. Historical and contemporary Africa are also addressed, as is the black experience throughout the western hemisphere. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Timelines of African-American History

Timelines of African-American History

Author: Thomas Dale Cowan

Publisher: Perigee Trade

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9780399521270

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A year-by-year look at African American history from the 1490's to the 1990's presented in chronological order.


Something about the Author

Something about the Author

Author: Kevin Hile

Publisher: Something about the Author

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9780810399471

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Contains biographical information and critical essays concerning the works of over 100 authors and illustrators of children's works.