The following suggestions may be helpful. These are useful areas to explore while browsing the library collection. You have several choices when you search the catalog. The encyclopedia is a good starting point for research. An overview of almost any topic can be found here.
Encyclopedias are also good for looking up facts.
Bibliographies, often included at the end of articles, lead to other useful library resources. Computer databases contain a wealth of information on African-American history. If you have any questions, ask the staff at your library branch.