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About the Book | |
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History of African Americans in the United States | |
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African Americans in the United States | |
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Economics of Slavery | |
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Slavery in the United States | |
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Plantation Life | |
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Resistance to Slavery | |
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The Courts and Slavery | |
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Violence Against African Americans | |
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Fight for Freedom | |
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African American Demographics | |
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Cultural Traditions | |
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Families | |
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Superstitions | |
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Language | |
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Celebrations and Holidays | |
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Funeral Practices | |
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Music | |
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Dance | |
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Fashion | |
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Social and Civic Organizations | |
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Children2s Games | |
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Storytelling | |
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Food and African American Culture | |
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Names and Titles Used to Describe African Americans | |
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African American or Afrocentric Collectibles | |
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Miss Black America (1969-1996) Miss America | |
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Education | |
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Firsts in Education | |
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Noted Educators | |
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CivilRights and Desegregation Developments | |
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Special Emphasis Programs | |
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Youth Organizations | |
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Rhodes Scholars | |
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Education Websites | |
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Teacher Education Programs | |
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First Doctoral Degree Conferred | |
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Colleges and Universities | |
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Publications (A Selected List) | |
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Organizations that Promote African American Education | |
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Religion | |
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The Organized African American Church | |
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Pioneers in Religion | |
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Denominational Traditions and Rituals | |
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Religious Conferences and Conventions | |
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Educational Institutions | |
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Preaching Styles | |
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Music in the African American Church | |
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Religious Organizations | |
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Ministeerial Leadership | |
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Acronyms and Glossary | |
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Medicine, Science, and Technology | |
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Firsts in Science | |
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Innovative Contributors | |
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Key Dates | |
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Health Issues | |
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Research | |
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Folk Medicine and Healers | |
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Organizations and Associations | |
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Medical and Health Websites | |
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African American Hospitals | |
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Historical Sites | |
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Literature | |
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Business and Industry | |
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African Americans in Business and Industry | |
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Businesses | |
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Financial Companies | |
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Insurance Companies | |
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Industrial/Service Companies | |
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Auto Dealers | |
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Spotlights | |
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Law and Government | |
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Firsts in Law and Government | |
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Notable Personalities | |
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Reconstruction | |
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Voting Rights Legislation | |
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Judiciary System | |
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Government Leaders | |
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Mayors | |
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Presidential Medal-of-Freedom Honorees | |
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President and Vice President Candidates/Nominees | |
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Attorney and Lawyers | |
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Police Chiefs | |
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Organizations | |
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Arts, Letters, and Media | |
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Firsts in Arts, Letters, and Media | |
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Art and Artists | |
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Music | |
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Literature | |
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Radio and Television | |
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Plays and Movies | |
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Actors and Actresses | |
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Spotlights | |
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Performance Arts Organizations and Facilities | |
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Trade Publications and Resource Guides | |
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Sports | |
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African Americans in Sports | |
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Football | |
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The Kentucky Derby | |
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Boxing | |
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Baseball | |
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Basketball | |
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Track and Field | |
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Spotlights | |
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Sports on Film | |
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The Military | |
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Military History | |
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In Battle | |
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Women in the Military | |
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Specific Military Branches | |