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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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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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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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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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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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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 | |