Black Firsts: 4,000 Ground-Breaking and Pioneering Historical Events

Black Firsts: 4,000 Ground-Breaking and Pioneering Historical Events by Smith, Jessie Carney. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781578593699.

A testament to a rich but often overlooked part of history, this work captures the stories of barrier-breaking African American pioneers in all fields—arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, education, government, invention, journalism, religion, science, sports, and more. With hundreds of illustrations and a daily calendar of firsts, this chronicle reveals stories of those who overcame adversity to emerge triumphant and celebrates those who have won personal victories against the forces arrayed against them. A vital collection of more than 4,000 entries, this book is proof that the celebration of African American accomplishments is ongoing.