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Reference library of Black America / edited by L. Mpho Mabunda. - Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1997. - 5 v. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.

"Based upon the seventh edition of The African American almanac."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

v. 1. Chronology -- African-American firsts -- Significant documents in African-American history -- African-American landmarks -- v. 2. Africa and the Black diaspora -- Africans in America: 1600 to 1900 -- Civil rights -- Black nationalism -- National organizations -- Law -- v. 3. Politics -- Population -- Employment and income -- Entrepreneurship -- The family -- Education -- Religion -- v. 4. Literature -- Media -- Performing arts -- Classical music -- Blues and jazz -- v. 5. Popular music -- Visual and applied arts -- Science and medicine -- Sports -- Military.

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

ISBN: 0787615358 (v. 1) 9780787615352 (v. 1) 0787615366 (v. 2) 9780787615369 (v. 2) 0787615374 (v. 3) 9780787615376 (v. 3) 0787615382 (v. 4) 9780787615383 (v. 4) 0787615390 (v. 5) 9780787615390 (v. 5)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
African Americans--Encyclopedias.

LC Class. No.: E185 / .R44 1997

Dewey Class. No.: 973.0496 / REFE