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Book

Major impact! : from a minority group : African American contributions to American and world civilizations

Call Number

  • 973.0496 F967 (CEN)

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Publication Information

[Colorado Springs, CO] : [CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform], [2016]

Physical Description

xi, 447 pages : portraits (some color) ; 23 cm

Summary

"People of African heritage have contributed to US culture since its beginnings. Today, their influence has reached a global scale. Unfortunately, the many accomplishments of African Americans have received too little recognition. And yet in the face of ignorance and cynicism, this community continues to enrich cultures worldwide. Major Impact celebrates African American contributions throughout history, from early expeditions to the building of the United States, the arts and sciences, sports, religion, human rights, and a great deal more." -- Provided by publisher

Notes

Publication information: "Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (February 23, 2016)" from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Major-Impact-Minority-Contributions-Civilizations/dp/151868842X, viewed 08/18/2016.

Contents

  • African explorations of the western hemisphere before Columbus
  • Contributions of Africans and African Americans to the expeditions of European Explorers to the western hemisphere and the United States
  • Contributions of African Americans to the west
  • Contributions of African Americans to the U.S. military
  • Contributions of African Americans to the U.S. economy
  • African American contributions to science and invention
  • Contributions to the arts by African Americans
  • Contributions of African Americans to education
  • Contributions to civil and human rights by African Americans
  • African American contributions to sports
  • African American contributions to American customs and lifestyles
  • Additional contributions by African Americans to American society
  • Epilogue: some foregone conclusions.

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