The African American almanac by Brigham Narins

"Edited by Carney Smith (African American Breakthroughs: 500 Years of Black Firsts) and Palmisano (Notable Hispanic American Women), this weighty resource offers a wealth of information related to the African American experience. The 29 subject areas cover civil rights, black nationalism, population, religion, literature, music, science and technology, and sports, among others. Highlights include the 84-page chronology, dating back to 1492; African American firsts from 1619 to 1999; Africans in America from 1600 to 1900; and excerpts from more than 50 significant historical documents,..." - Editorial Reviews