Encyclopedia Britannica Guide to Black History

A Tribute to the Lives and Events That Shaped History

The powerful Guide to Black History explores everything from African culture to the civil rights movement to Barack Obama becoming an Illinois Senator. Plus, legends in entertainment to sports superstars, and from religious leaders to landmark achievements in science, medicine, and education. It's the ultimate guide to black culture throughout the ages.

More than 1,000 Enlightening Articles
From art to reggae music to the Underground Railroad, the fascinating people, places, and events that have contributed to African American heritage will engage and amaze.

700 Illuminating Biographies
Get to know Barack Obama, Muhammad Ali, Ella Fitzgerald, Martin Luther King, Jr., Sidney Poitier, Harriet Tubman, Desmond Tutu, Oprah Winfrey, and other influential artists, athletes, leaders, and scientists.

750 Multimedia Clips and Images
Watch video clips of the March on Washington, a high point of the civil rights movement. Get a glimpse of the 1950s music scene in Chicago. Listen to art historian Margaret Vendryes speak about the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on the artists of today.

Learning Activities
Form a better understanding of black history with unique learning activities covering topics from slavery to sports.

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