African Americans are the second most-populous racial group in the United States, as well as the largest racial minority. African Americans have been integral to every part of our story, from their arrival as indentured servants at the first colony of Jamestown, Virginia, in the early 1600s until today.
Alton Hornsby, Jr., PhD, is Fuller E. Callaway professor of history at Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA.
"A great introduction to black history." - School Library
Journal
"This two-volume set provides a concise history of the African
American presence from colonial times to the present. Rather than
consisting of traditional encyclopedia entries, the set is made up
of alphabetically arranged chapters devoted to each state as well
as the District of Columbia. The clearly and concisely written
chapters contain the same sections: “Chronology,” “Historical
Overview,” “Notable African Americans,” “Cultural Contributions,”
and “Bibliography.” . . . Overall, this would be a useful addition
for high-school and academic libraries." - Booklist
"Each state entry in this two-volume set is prefaced with a time
line that highlights important events. The concise yet rich
historical overview that follows expands on these events and
themes, tracing the black experience from slavery to the present. .
. . Each entry concludes with a comprehensive bibliography that
highlights resources specific to the state, making this an
excellent resource for those looking for an introduction to the
black experience across the nation. Summing Up: Recommended." -
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