The African American Almanac

Foreword by Benjamin Jealous President and Chief Executive Officer National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The African American Almanac 11TH EDITION 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.