{"product_id":"almanac-african-american-heritage-isbn-9780735202269","title":"Almanac African American Heritage","description":"This unparalleled resource celebrates the remarkable contributions of black men and women to the United States, beginning with the earliest slave ships to cross the Atlantic and culminating at the close of the 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Witten by four African-American professionals with over 75 years of collective experience in education and counseling, this compendium documents the vital impact of African-Americans on America s past and present.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spanning history, popular culture, education, religion, science, technology, business, law, government, fine arts, sports, and the military, the authors spotlight dozens of trail blazers, from Dorothy Height to Warren Thompson, from Dr. Benjamin Carson to Barbara Jordan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Entries include:\u003cbr\u003e * Enduring African-American folk remedies and innovative contributions in medical research.\u003cbr\u003e * Pioneering African-American attorneys, judges, governors, and senators.\u003cbr\u003e * Notable Broadway plays and award-winning movies with African-American themes.\u003cbr\u003e * A tribute to African-American soldiers, including the fearless women nurses in World War I.\u003cbr\u003e Published just in time for African-American History Month in February, Almanac of African-American Heritage will become an instant backlist title and will remain a wonderful tribute and strong resource for years to come.  About this Book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Foreword.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE UNITED STATES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e African Americans in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Economics of Slavery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Slavery in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Plantation Life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Resistance to Slavery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Courts and Slavery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Violence Against African Americans.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fight for Freedom.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e African American Demographics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CULTURAL TRADITIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Families.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Languages.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Celebrations and Holidays.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Funeral Practices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Music and Dance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fashion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Games and Storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Food and African American Culture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Names and Titles Used to Describe African Americans.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beauty Pageant Winners.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e EDUCATION.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e African Americans in Education.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Civil Rights and Desegregation Developments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Special Emphasis Programs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Youth Organizations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Rhodes Scholars.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e First Doctoral Degrees Conferred.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Colleges and Universities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Publications (A Selected List).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organizations That Promote African American Education.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e RELIGION.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Organized African American Church.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pioneers in Religion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Denominational Traditions and Rituals.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Religious Conferences and Conventions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Educational Institutions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preaching Styles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Music in the African American Church.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Religious Organizations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ministerial Leadership.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acronyms and Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e MEDICINE, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Firsts in Science.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Innovative Contributions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Key Dates.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Health Issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Research.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Folk Medicine and Healers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organizations and Associations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Literature.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e African Americans in Business and Industry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Businesses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Financial Companies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Insurance Companies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Auto Dealers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e LAW AND GOVERNMENT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e African Americans in Law and Government.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reconstruction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Voting Rights Legislation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Judiciary System.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Government Leaders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Local Civil Service Offices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Presidential Medal-of-Freedom Honorees.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e President and Vice President Candidates\/Nominees.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organizations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ARTS, LETTERS, AND MEDIA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Firsts in Arts, Letters, and Media.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Art and Artists.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Music.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Literature.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Radio and Television.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Plays and Movies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Actors and Actresses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Performing Arts Organizations and Facilities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Trade Publications and Resource Guides.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SPORTS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e African Americans in Sports.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Football.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Horse Racing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Boxing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Baseball.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Basketball.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Track and Field.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sports on Film.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spotlights.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE MILITARY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Military History.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Women in the Military.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Specific Military Branches.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Medal-of-Honor Recipients.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Military Officers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Military Vessels.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Military Films.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Veterans' Organizations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Military Publications.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e MISCELLANEA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Western Frontier.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Landmarks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Postage Stamps Honoring African Americans.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spingarn Medals.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Little-Known Facts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organizations That Hate.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Newspapers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Selected Bibliography. Johnnie H. Miles, Ed.D., Juanita J. Davis, Ed.D., Sharon F. Ferguson-Roberts, Ed.D., and Rita G. Giles, Ed.D., have all taught at the college level and worked as professional counselors, mediators, trainers, and career consultants. Proud of their African-American heritage, the co-authors are committed to increasing knowledge and understanding about diverse populations in education, industry, and government. Each lives in the state of Virginia.  \u003cb\u003eSocial Sciences\/African American Studies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"...An excellent, comprehensive source for obtaining information in a very efficient manner about significant individuals and events in the African American community, historically. It will certainly be a valuable addition to reference tools, both in the home and in the academic setting.\" ?BENJAMIN S. CARSON, Sr., M.D., Professor of Neurosurgery, Oncology, Pediatrics, and Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions  \u003cp\u003e\"...A quick, readable and informative reference on African American history and culture in the United States. People in the multicultural and diversity field will find it especially useful in understanding and communicating this information to their students and clients.\" ?ELIZABETH PATHY SALETT, President, National MultiCultural Institute\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...Thank God! We finally have a resource book that provides invaluable information and facts on the history of African Americans in the United States. It is a 'must have' for every educator, government and business professional.\" ?DR. JOHN B. TURNER, Senior Vice President, Education, Training and Diversity, Tennessee Valley Authority\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...Who would have thought that reading a book of lists could be so interesting, exciting, intriguing and educational! This fascinating work will definitely hold your attention. I could not put it down!\" ?DR. CAROLYN HINES, President, C.W. Hines and Associates, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...A succinct documentation? about a people who have been grossly misrepresented, misunderstood. It belongs in every household, school, library, office and teacher?s briefcase.\" ?DR. DELORIS M. SAUNDERS, Associate Professor of Education, University of Maryland, Baltimore County\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...This book ought to be required reading in every institution of learning in the civilized world.\" ?EDWARD L. 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