Black America: A State-by-State Historical Encyclopedia

Black America: A State-by-State Historical Encyclopedia
ISBN-10
0313341125
ISBN-13
9780313341120
Series
Black America
Category
History
Pages
1010
Language
English
Published
2011-03
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Author
Alton Hornsby

Description

Examines the history of African Americans in each state from the colonial period to the present, featuring timelines, historical overviews, and biographies.

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