Description based on print version record. "ISSN 1058-1316". Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents:
Carmelo Anthony -- Wanda M. Austin -- Paris Barclay -- Melba Pattillo Beals -- William Holmes Borders -- Oliver Leon Brown -- Wyatt Cenac -- Susan E. Chapman -- Linda Clement-Holmes -- Cecilia Conrad -- LaVerne Council -- Mia Amber Davis -- Rocky Dawuni -- DJ Lance Rock -- Colman Domingo -- Fantasia -- D.M. French -- Linda Gooden -- Kim C. Goodman -- Tyree Guyton -- Sharon Haynie -- Joshua Henry -- Grant Hill -- Wyllstyne D. Hill -- Terrence Howard -- Deborah Jackson -- Nikki M. James -- Joe Johnson -- Sandra K. Johnson -- Bobby Jones -- Herb Kemp -- Sean Kingston -- Don Lemon -- LL Cool J -- Clara Luper -- Jerry Manuel -- Melodie Mayberry-Stewart -- Forrest McClendon -- Robert McFerrin Sr. -- Patina Miller -- Maya Moore -- Euzhan Palcy -- Tony Reagins -- Emmett J. Rice -- Joan Robinson-Berry -- Sonny Rollins -- Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges -- Gil Scott-Heron -- Margaret Simms -- Tracey T. Travis -- Michael Vick -- Derek Walcott -- Sammy Wanjiru -- William Warfield -- Brian Courtney Wilson.
Summary:
Provides informative biographical profiles of the important and influential persons of African American and/or black heritage. Covers persons of various nationalities in a wide variety of fields, including architecture, art, business, dance, education, fashion, film, industry, journalism, law, literature, medicine, music, politics and government, publishing, religion, science and technology, social issues, sports, television, theater, and others.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.