1 Saga of African American History 1 --
Time Line of African American History 2 --
2 Slavery and Freedom 25 --
Transatlantic Slave Trade 26 --
Slavery in the Americas 32 --
Free Blacks in the Americas 38 --
Antislavery Movements 42 --
Major Slave Revolts 45 --
Maroon Communities in the Americas 48 --
Antislavery Leaders 51 --
3 Politics and Civil Rights 59 --
Historic Organizations 64 --
Active Political and Civil Rights Organizations 70 --
African American Voter 73 --
African Americans in Government 76 --
Political and Civil Rights Leaders 78 --
Africans and the Making of the Americas 94 --
Central and South America 112 --
Diaspora Population and Migration 116 --
5 Family and Heritage 121 --
Holidays and Observances 122 --
Family and Wedding Celebrations and Traditions 124 --
Statistical Profile of the African American Family 129 --
Cuisine and Recipes 130 --
Museums and Historic Sites 137 --
Religious Affiliations 148 --
African-Inspired Religions in the Americas 160 --
African American Religious Organizations 163 --
African American Religious Leaders 166 --
Milestones in Education 174 --
Historically Black Colleges and Universities 176 --
African American Studies Programs 184 --
Fraternities and Sororities 193 --
Statistical Overview of African American Education 195 --
Major Scholarships and Financial Aid 204 --
Notable Academic Leaders 206 --
Top Health Concerns 212 --
Statistical Overview of Health Issues 221 --
Health-Advocacy Organizations 229 --
Notable Physicians and Surgeons 231 --
9 Business and Entrepreneurship 237 --
Leading African American Companies 238 --
Top Companies for Minorities 244 --
Business Schools at Historically Black Colleges and Universities 248 --
Business and Trade Associations 248 --
Professional Associations 252 --
Career Development 254 --
Economic Profile of African Americans 257 --
Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders 264 --
10 Science and Technology 271 --
Notable Inventions and Innovations 273 --
Scientific and Technical Organizations 276 --
Scientists and Inventors 276 --
Participation in Major U.S. Military Conflicts 284 --
Historic Military Units 288 --
Recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor 293 --
African Americans in the Contemporary Armed Forces 296 --
Veterans Organizations 301 --
Notable Military Figures 301 --
Historic Legal Cases 308 --
Crime and Justice: Statistical Overview 316 --
African Americans in the Federal Judiciary: 1997 323 --
Legal Organizations 328 --
Notable Lawyers, Judges, and Legal Scholars 329 --
13 Literature and Language 335 --
Literary Movements 336 --
Major Literary Works 338 --
Winners of Major Literary Prizes 341 --
Books for Young Readers 343 --
African American Bookstores 345 --
Publishers and Literary Organizations 348 --
Language in Africa and the Americas 350 --
Notable African American Writers 352 --
Notable Contemporary African and Caribbean Writers 363 --
Major African American Musical Forms 368 --
A Glossary of Black Music 371 --
Grammy Award Winners 373 --
Musical Organizations and Societies 376 --
Notable African American and African Musicians and Groups 378 --
15 Performing Arts 403 --
Milestones in African American Theater 404 --
Milestones in African American Dance 407 --
Tony Award Winners 412 --
Longest-Running Productions 414 --
Milestones in Film and Television 415 --
Performing-Arts Organizations 421 --
Achievers in the Performing Arts 424 --
16 Fine and Applied Arts 437 --
African Arts and Crafts in the Americas 438 --
Milestones in the Fine Arts 440 --
Location of Selected Major Artworks 443 --
Galleries and Museums Specializing in African and African American Art 447 --
African American Artists Organizations 451 --
Notable African American Artists 451 --
Television Stations and Networks 462 --
Broadcast Groups and Radio Stations 465 --
Media Organizations 502 --
Notable Media Figures 503 --
Tennis (American Tennis Association) 539 --
Notable African American Sports Figures 539 --
U.S. Government Agencies 546 --
Foundations and Social-Service Organizations 548 --
Libraries and Research Centers 551 --
Internet Resources 559 --