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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 | |