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America Is Me: Most Asked and Least Understood Questions about Black American History, the
Contributor(s): Jackson, Kennell (Author)

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 ISBN: 0060927852     ISBN-13: 9780060927851
Publisher: Harper Perennial
OUR PRICE: $19.95  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 1997
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Annotation: Arranged in a dynamic question-and-answer format, this engaging reference addresses the most asked and least understood questions about black history, ranging through such topics as African culture, slavery and the black resistance, important black inventors, and more. Written with wit and candor, "America Is Me" explodes the myths and misconceptions to reveal the human side of the black experience in America.
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BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies
- History | United States - General
- History | African American
Dewey: 973.049
LCCN: 95048927
Physical Information: 1.14" H x 6.08" W x 9.04" L (1.55 lbs) 464 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
- Holiday - M.L. King Day
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Awards: Black Caucus of the American Library Association Literary_award, Honor Book, Nonfiction, 1997
 
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Arranged in a dynamic question-and-answer format, this engaging reference addresses the most asked and least understood questions about Black history, ranging through such topics as African culture, slavery and the Black resistance, important Black inventors, the origins of jazz and rap music and more. Written with wit and candor, using the most up-to-date scholarship and research available, and featuring timelines and a bibliography for further reading, America Is Me explodes the myths and misconceptions to reveal the human side of the Black experience in America. It is a vitally important resource for the many individuals, parents and teachers who want to know more about Black history.

 
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