The handy African American history answer book
By: Jessie Carney Smith
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Detroit
Language: eng
Number of pages: 395
ISBN-13: 9781578594528
Subjects: Miscellanea; African Americans; Biography; History
Description: "Walking readers through a rich but often overlooked part of American history, this compendium addresses the people, times, and events that influenced and changed African American history. An overview of major biographical figures and history-making events is followed by a deeper look at the development in the arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, music, government, journalism, religion, science, sports, and more. Mimicking the a broad range of the African American experience, showcasing interesting insights and facts, this helpful reference answers a wide variety of questions including What is the significance of the Apollo Theater? What were the effects of the Great Depression on black artists? Who were some of America's early free black entrepreneurs? What is the historical role of the barbershop in the African American community? and What was Black Wall Street? Blending trivia with historical review in an engaging question-and-answer format, this book is perfect for browsing and is ideal for history buffs, trivia fans, students and teachers and anyone interested in a better and more thorough understanding of history of black Americans"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : Upon Americas Shores : Beginning the Black Experience; title: Arts and Entertainment; title: Business and Commerce; title: Civil Rights and Protests; title: Education; title: Journalism; title: Literature; title: Military; title: Music; title: Organizations; title: Politics and Government; title: Religion; title: Science, Inventions, Medicine, and Aerospace; title: Sports.