Description based on print version record. "ISSN 1058-1316". Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents:
P. Eric Abercrumbie -- Joseph L. Alexander -- Ezzrett Anderson -- Mervin Aubespin -- Bobby W. Austin -- Mickey Baker -- John Ballard -- Garcelle Beauvais -- Stephen Bishop -- Joe Bostic -- Jim Brown -- Ray Bryant -- Juanita P. Burks -- Roy M. Chappell -- Ezzard Charles -- Lulu Vere Childers -- Yvonne Young Clark -- Anna Mac Clarke -- William Lacy Clay Jr. -- Alpha Conde -- Mary Virginia Cook-Parrish -- Hubert Crouch -- Teresa Edwards -- Lionel Ferbos -- Aminatta Forna -- Matthew Gaines -- Bobby Grier -- Evelio Grillo -- Vicki Hamilton -- Michael Hill -- LaToya Jackson -- Ian Khama -- Clara Kirk -- Theophilus London -- Nia Long -- Madame Sul-Te-Wan -- Vonetta McGee -- Charles Murphy -- Garrett Oliver -- Shaquille O'Neal -- Joe Perry -- Jada Pinkett Smith -- Hifikepunye Pohamba -- Geronimo Pratt -- Prince Twins Seven-Seven -- Vernellia Randall -- Sam Rivers -- Sapphire -- Lateefah Simon -- Albertina Sisulu -- Usher -- Melvin Van Peebles -- Veronica Webb -- Frank White -- Sarah E. Wright.
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.