{"product_id":"the-african-american-almanac-9781414445472","title":"The African American Almanac","description":"\u003cp\u003eForeword 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279732203573,"sku":"ByrdShop_1414445474","price":251.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781414445472.jpg?v=1780608076","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-african-american-almanac-9781414445472","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}