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    The New York Public Library African American Desk Reference
    The New York Public Library African American Desk Reference
    The New York Public Library African American Desk Reference
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    The New York Public Library African American Desk Reference

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    Covering a wide range of knowledge, The New York Public Library African American Desk Reference is a magnificent resource for home, family, and business, and an essential addition to your personal reference library.

    "Indispensable for those interested in the African American experience. We have no better source for quick and reliable information."
    --Cornel West, Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University

    "As much about African American culture as one could possibly gain from one volume is now available in this highly readable, easily accessible, genuinely informative desk reference."
    --Johnetta B. Cole, PhD, President Emerita, Spelman College; Presidential Distinguished Professor, Emory University

    In over 5,000 fascinating information capsules, this landmark reference captures the most vital people, places, organizations, movements, and creative works of a people, and provides a practical resource for everyday living. In its nineteen chapters, you’ll find:
    * Timelines of African American History
    * Political and Civil Rights Leaders
    * African Contributions to the Making of the Americas
    * Holidays and Celebrations
    * Museums and Historical Sites
    * Religion and Spirituality
    * Health Tips and Recipes
    * Business Contacts and Professional Associations
    * Demographics and Population
    * Major Writers, Artists, and Musicians
    * Musical Forms
    * Sports
    * and more

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTurner Publishing Company
    Release dateSep 30, 1999
    ISBN9781620459140
    The New York Public Library African American Desk Reference
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    New York Public Library

    The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources. To offer this wide array of free programming, The New York Public Library relies on both public and private funding. Learn more about how you can help support the library on their website.

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