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Black America: A State-by-State Historical Encyclopedia (2 volume Set) by Hornsby, Alton, Jr. (Editor), Hornsby, Alton, Jr. is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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This two-volume encyclopedia presents a state-by-state history of African Americans in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.African American populations are established in every area of the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska (more than10 percent of the population of Fairbanks, Alaska, is African American). Black Americans have played an invaluable role in creating our great nation in myriad ways, including their physical contributions and labor during the slavery era; intellectually, spiritually, and politically; in service to our country in military duty; and in areas of popular culture such as music, art, sports, and entertainment.The chapters extend chronologically from the colonial period to the present. Each chapter presents a timeline of African American history in the state, a historical overview, notable African Americans and their pioneering accomplishments, and state-specific traditions or activities. This state-by-state treatment of information allows readers to take pride in what happened in their state and in the famous people who came from their state.

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Author

Hornsby, Alton, Jr. (Editor), Hornsby, Alton, Jr.

Publisher

Greenwood Publishing Group, Incorporated

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9786613214737

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Memoir, Reference, History