Black Firsts: 4,000 Ground-Breaking and Pioneering Historical Events
The third edition of this invaluable resource of African American achievements updates the previous edition, from 2003 to the present day. Events are arranged into categories such as arts and entertainment; government (local, state, and federal); science and medicine; and education, with subheadings within each category. These firsts are listed in chronological order and range from a couple of sentences to almost a full page. Contemporary achievements are included as well as previously undiscovered firsts from the pre–Revolutionary War era. More than 350 photos are included. Recommended for anyone from elementary-school age to adults who are interested in African American history. --Sylvia Ashwell