The handy African American history answer book
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Geneva Public Library - Second Floor Nonfiction
973 SMI
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xxxvi, 395 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"Walking readers through a rich but often overlooked part of American history, this compendium addresses the people, times, and events that influenced and changed African American history. An overview of major biographical figures and history-making events is followed by a deeper look at the development in the arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, music, government, journalism, religion, science, sports, and more. Mimicking the a broad range of the African American experience, showcasing interesting insights and facts, this helpful reference answers a wide variety of questions including What is the significance of the Apollo Theater? What were the effects of the Great Depression on black artists? Who were some of America's early free black entrepreneurs? What is the historical role of the barbershop in the African American community? and What was Black Wall Street? Blending trivia with historical review in an engaging question-and-answer format, this book is perfect for browsing and is ideal for history buffs, trivia fans, students and teachers and anyone interested in a better and more thorough understanding of history of black Americans"--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Smith, J. C. (2014). The handy African American history answer book . Visible Ink Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Smith, Jessie Carney, 1930-. 2014. The Handy African American History Answer Book. Detroit: Visible Ink Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Smith, Jessie Carney, 1930-. The Handy African American History Answer Book Detroit: Visible Ink Press, 2014.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Smith, Jessie Carney. The Handy African American History Answer Book Visible Ink Press, 2014.

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