The New York Public Library African American desk reference

the long version

"More than a simple encyclopedia, nineteen fact-packed chapters capture the full sweep of African American history and culture - from ancient West African kingdoms to the present - while also offering a wealth of practical information on everything from business and travel to health and holiday traditions." "This landmark reference taps the resources and expertise of the prestigious Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture of the New York Public Library to provide concise, reliable, and easy-to-find information not found in any other single resource. And the information is presented in a variety of accessible formats, including charts, timelines, sidebars, reading lists, recipes, glossaries, quotes, and biographical profiles."--BOOK JACKET.