Reference library of Black America
By: edited by Kenneth Estell
Contributors: Estell, Kenneth
Edition: Library ed
Publisher: Gale Research; Distributed by Afro-American Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Detroit, MI; [s.l.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1351
Subjects: African Americans -- Encyclopedias
Notes: "Based upon the sixth edition of The African American almanac."

Includes bibliographical references and index
Table of contents: title: v. 1. Chronology; title: African-American firsts; title: Significant documents in African-American history; title: African-American landmarks; title: v. 2. Africa and the Western Hemisphere; title: Africans in America: 1600 to 1900; title: Civil rights; title: Black nationalism; title: National organizations; title: Law; title: v. 3. Politics; title: Population; title: Employment and income; title: Entrepreneurship; title: The family; title: Education; title: Religion; title: v. 4. Literature; title: Media; title: Performing arts; title: Classical music; title: Blues and jazz; title: v. 5. Popular music; title: Fine and applied arts; title: Science and medicine; title: Sports; title: Military