Originally published: Black firsts : 4,000 ground-breaking and pioneering historical events / [edited by] Jessie Carney Smith. -- 3rd ed. -- Detroit : Visible Ink Press, c2013. This volume reflects research and writing about African Americans who are first achievers, featuring facts or untold/uncelebrated moments in history. A person's fame was never a consideration here; instead, the focus remains on first accomplishments. Includes bibliographical references (pages 761-773) and index.
Contents:
Arts & entertainment -- Business -- Civil rights and protest -- Education -- Government : county & state -- Government : Federal -- Government : international -- Government : local -- Journalism -- Military -- Miscellaneous -- Organizations -- Religion -- Science and medicine -- Sports -- Writers.
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