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The scope of this volume stretches from slavery to the 1990s. Chapters focus on "The Peculiar Institution," "Up From Slavery," "The New Negro," "The Range of Resistance," & "Afro-America Coming Into Its Own." The 1,300 black-and-white illustrations include documents, historical prints, photographs, & drawings. Political leaders, social reformers, educators, scientists, soldiers, entertainers, literary figures, & more are briefly highlighted. This would be an excellent starting point for research on any aspect of African-American life.Hughes, Langston is the author of 'A Pictorial History of African Americans - Langston Hughes - Hardcover - Updated 6th ed' with ISBN 9780517596661 and ISBN 0517596660.
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