The proof of any group's importance to history is in the detail, a fact made plain by this informative book's day-by-day documentation of the impact of African Americans on life in the United States.
• More than 365 chronologically arranged entries featuring events and information about African Americans
• An introduction that overviews the importance of African American history in a day-by-day approach
• A preface that explains the scope, methodology, and rationale for coverage
• Primary source excerpts for some events and two vetted books and websites for all events