Includes social, economic, political, and cultural milestones of the African-American experience. Provides biographical information on representative African-Americans. Material is subdivided into eleven eras. Appendix covers court decisions, laws, and proclamations. From 20,000 B.C.E. to the present day, events in Native American history are described.
Material is divided into seven eras.
Symbols next to each entry indicate in which region of the Americas an event occurred. Includes alphabetical index of people, events, and places. Appendix offers a recommended reading list. Provides a broad overview of accomplishments and events. Organized by decade with yearly summaries of significant developments.