The Black Almanac
| Author | : Alton Hornsby |
| Publisher | : Barron's Educational Series |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 1973 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
A chronology of important facts concerning the role of the Afro-American in United States history.
The Negro Almanac
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African American Almanac
| Author | : Leon Thomas Ross |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 185 |
| Release | : 2024-10-14 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 147662173X |
Congress prohibited slave trading in 1808, Lincoln University was chartered in 1854, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and in 1916 Carter G. Woodson published the first issue of Journal of Negro History--all on January 1 of their respective years. This is a day-by-day guide to African American achievements and those happenings that have affected their history, including the birth dates of many significant men and women. The people and events are drawn from all walks of life: politics and government, civil rights, sports, entertainment, journalism, court decisions, writers and others. The work is fully indexed.
The Negro Almanac
| Author | : Harry A. Ploski |
| Publisher | : Gale Cengage |
| Total Pages | : 1650 |
| Release | : 1989 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
**** Cited by Sheehy and designated an "outstanding reference work" by ALA. A combination of historical narrative, biographical sketches, and statistical tables and graphs present nearly 500 years of history, from the 15th century voyages of discovery to current events. The coverage extends to politics and the law; business, labor, and the economy; education; the family; religion; the arts; sports; and science. Historical and contemporary Africa are also addressed, as is the black experience throughout the western hemisphere. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
African American Almanac
| Author | : Lean'tin L. Bracks |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : African Americans |
| ISBN | : 9781784023652 |
"The most complete and affordable single-volume reference of African American culture available today, this almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating and demystifying the moving, difficult, and often lost history of black life in America. A legacy of pride, struggle, and triumph spanning more than 400 years is presented through a fascinating mix of biographies-including 500 influential figures-little-known or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation and movements, and 150 rare photographs and illustrations. Covering events surrounding the civil rights movement; African American literature, art, and music; religion within the black community; and advances in science and medicine, this reference connects history to the issues currently facing the African American community and provides a range of information on society and culture"--
The Negro Almanac
| Author | : Harry A. Ploski |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 1128 |
| Release | : 1971 |
| Genre | : African Americans |
| ISBN | : |
"A combination of historical narrative, biographical sketches, and statistical tables and graphs present nearly 500 years of history, from the 15th century voyages of discovery to current events. The coverage extends to politics and the law; business, labor, and the economy; education; the family; religion; the arts; sports; and science. Historical and contemporary Africa are also addressed, as is the black experience throughout the western hemisphere"--From Google Books.
The Negro Motorist Green Book
| Author | : Victor H. Green |
| Publisher | : Colchis Books |
| Total Pages | : 222 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.
The Negro Almanac
| Author | : Harry A. Ploski |
| Publisher | : Bellwether Publications |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 1989-01-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780913144091 |
Reference Library of Black America
| Author | : Harry A. Ploski |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 400 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| Genre | : African Americans |
| ISBN | : |
Presents information on all aspects of Afro-American life including politics, employment and income, education, religion, literature, performing arts, science and medicine, and sports.
