"The most complete and affordable single-volume reference of African American culture available today, this almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating and demystifying the moving, difficult, and often lost history of black life in America. A legacy of pride, struggle, and triumph spanning more than 400 years is presented through a fascinating mix of biographies--including 500 influential figures--little-known or misunderstood...

Chronicles events and achievements of African-Americans between the early history of slavery in the United States through the 1930s, discussing the lives of important individuals, African kingdoms, the arts, and other cultural topics. Includes a time line.

Chronicles the African American renaissance in Pittsburgh from the 1920s through the 1950s, assessing how it rivaled Harlem and Chicago as a site of black culture and influence.