Contemporary Black Biography
p>Three times a year, this extraordinary reference series provides biographical profiles of important persons of African heritage. Whether they are personalities from the news, selected 20th-century notables, or individuals who are not yet household names, these are the men and women who are changing today's world and shaping the world of tomorrow. p>Each volume of I>Contemporary Black Biography /I> contains at least 65 full-length biographies written in an easy-to-follow prose style, ranging from 2 to 4 pages each. Arranged alphabetically, entries are divided by subheads for quick scanning. Sections cover: ul> li>Portrait (as available) li>Date and place of birth li>Educational background li>Address li>Career data li>Memberships li>Awards received li>Detailed prose essay li>Complete source citations /ul> p> I>Contemporary Black Biography /I> is not limited to coverage of only notable black Americans, nor is it restricted by a manufactured definition of contemporary. Its multinational coverage spans this century and includes rising personalities as well as groundbreakers and newsmakers in a variety of fields. P> I>Contemporary Black Biography /I> includes four cumulative indexes: ul> li> b>Nationality: /b> While concentrating on U.S. figures, this title also covers important personalities from other countries. Find them listed by nationality here. li> b>Occupation: /b> Editors focus on biographies not typically found in other sources an eclectic blend of well-known and well-respected educators, physicians, politicians, activists, writers, clergy, military leaders, attorneys, as well as members of the more glamorous occupations such as athletes, fashion models and actors li> b>Subjects: /b> Events, places and organizations are cross-referenced to each entry. Use this index to identify key black individuals associated with such to
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