Description
A sweeping, richly illustrated history of African Americans, this book traces the people, events, and cultural forces that have shaped Black life in the United States—from African origins and slavery through emancipation, the civil rights movement, and the contemporary era. Drawing on scholarship, personal testimony, visual materials, and historical documents, it presents a deeply human account of resilience, creativity, struggle, and achievement. The narrative explores the enduring impact of race, identity, faith, politics, and culture while placing African American history at the center of the broader American story.
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Published Jan 1, 2013
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First Published
2013
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The African Americans by Henry Louis Gates, Jr..