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| Foreword | |
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| The Saga of African American History | |
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| Time Line of African American History | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Slavery and Freedom | |
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| The Transatlantic Slave Trade | |
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| Slavery in the Americas | |
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| Free Blacks in the Americas | |
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| Antislavery Movements | |
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| Major Slave Revolts | |
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| Maroon Communities in the Americas | |
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| Antislavery Leaders | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Politics and Civil Rights | |
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| Historic Movements | |
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| Historic Organizations | |
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| Active Political and Civil Rights Organizations | |
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| The African American Voter | |
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| African Americans in Government | |
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| Political and Civil Rights Leaders | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| The Diaspora | |
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| Africans and the Making of the Americas | |
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| North America | |
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| The Caribbean | |
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| Central and South America | |
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| Diaspora Population and Migration | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Family and Heritage | |
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| Holidays and Observances | |
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| Family and Wedding Celebrations and Traditions | |
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| Statistical Profile of the African American Family | |
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| Cuisine and Recipes | |
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| Children's Games | |
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| Museums and Historic Sites | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Religion | |
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| Religious Affiliations | |
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| African-Inspired Religions in the Americas | |
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| African American Religious Organizations | |
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| African American Religious Leaders | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Education | |
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| Milestones in Education | |
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| Historically Black Colleges and Universities | |
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| African American Studies Programs | |
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| Fraternities and Sororities | |
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| Statistical Overview of African American Education | |
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| Major Scholarships and Financial Aid | |
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| Notable Academic Leaders | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Health | |
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| Top Health Concerns | |
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| Statistical Overview of Health Issues | |
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| Health-Advocacy Organizations | |
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| Notable Physicians and Surgeons | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Business and Entrepreneurship | |
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| Leading African American Companies | |
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| Top Companies for Minorities | |
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| Business Schools at Historically Black Colleges and Universities | |
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| Business and Trade Associations | |
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| Professional Associations | |
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| Career Development | |
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| Economic Profile of African Americans | |
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| Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Science and Technology | |
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| Science Time Line | |
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| Notable Inventions and Innovations | |
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| Scientific and Technical Organizations | |
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| Scientists and Inventors | |
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| Source for Additional Information | |
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| The Military | |
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| Participation in Major U.S. Military Conflicts | |
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| Historic Military Units | |
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| Recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor | |
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| African Americans in the Contemporary Armed Forces | |
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| Veterans Organizations | |
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| Notable Military Figures | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| The Law | |
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| Historic Legal Cases | |
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| Crime and Justice: Statistical Overview | |
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| African Americans in the Federal Judiciary: 1997 | |
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| Legal Organizations | |
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| Notable Lawyers, Judges, and Legal Scholars | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Literature and Language | |
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| Literary Movements | |
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| Major Literary Works | |
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| Winners of Major Literary Prizes | |
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| Books for Young Readers | |
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| African American Bookstores | |
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| Publishers and Literary Organizations | |
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| Language in Africa and the Americas | |
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| Notable African American Writers | |
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| Notable Contemporary African and Caribbean Writers | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Music | |
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| Major African American Musical Forms | |
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| A Glossary of Black Music | |
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| Grammy Award Winners | |
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| Number-One Albums | |
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| Musical Organizations and Societies | |
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| Notable African American and African Musicians and Groups | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Performing Arts | |
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| Milestones in African American Theater | |
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| Milestones in African American Dance | |
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| Tony Award Winners | |
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| Longest-Running Productions | |
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| Milestones in Film and Television | |
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| Performing-Arts Organizations | |
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| Achievers in the Performing Arts | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Fine and Applied Arts | |
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| African Arts and Crafts in the Americas | |
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| Milestones in the Fine Arts | |
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| Location of Selected Major Artworks | |
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| Galleries and Museums Specializing in African and African American Art | |
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| African American Artists Organizations | |
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| Notable African American Artists | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| The Media | |
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| Television Stations and Networks | |
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| Broadcast Groups and Radio Stations | |
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| Magazines | |
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| Newspapers | |
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| Media Organizations | |
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| Notable Media Figures | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Sports | |
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| Baseball | |
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| Basketball | |
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| Football | |
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| Boxing | |
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| Track and Field | |
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| Horse Racing | |
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| Tennis (American Tennis Association) | |
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| Notable African American Sports Figures | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Resources | |
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| U.S. Government Agencies | |
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| Foundations and Social-Service Organizations | |
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| Libraries and Research Centers | |
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| Internet Resources | |
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| Travel Agencies | |
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| Sources for Additional Information | |
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| Illustration Credits | |
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| Index | |