African American History For Dummies
| Author | : Ronda Racha Penrice |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 434 |
| Release | : 2011-05-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781118069813 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1118069811 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (811 Downloads) |
Download or read book African American History For Dummies written by Ronda Racha Penrice and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans Get to know the people, places, and events that shaped the African American experience Want to better understand black history? This comprehensive, straight-forward guide traces the African American journey, from Africa and the slave trade through the Civil War, Jim Crow, and the new millennium. You'll be an eyewitness to the pivotal events that impacted America's past, present, and future - and meet the inspiring leaders who struggled to bring about change. How Africans came to America Black life before - and after - Civil Rights How slaves fought to be free The evolution of African American culture Great accomplishments by black citizens What it means to be black in America today
