Volume 1 -- Cover -- About the Author -- Half Title -- Copyright -- Title -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Acknowledgements -- Ch 1: Africans in America -- Ch 1: Introduction -- Ch 1: Biographies -- Biographies: Black Nationalists -- Ch 2: Civil Rights -- Ch 2: Introduction -- Biographies: Civil Rights -- Biographies: National Organization Leaders -- Ch 3: Politics -- Ch 3: Introduction -- Ch 3: Biographies -- Ch 4: Education -- Ch 4: Introduction -- Ch 4: Biographies -- Ch 5: Religion -- Ch 5: Introduction -- Ch 5: Biographies -- Ch 6: Literature -- Ch 6: Introduction -- Ch 6: Biographies -- Ch 7: Business Entrepreneurs/Media -- Ch 7: Introduction -- Entrepreneurs -- Publishing -- Broadcasting Media -- Biographies: Entrepreneurs -- Biographies: Broadcast Media -- Ch 8: Performing and Visual/Applied Arts -- Ch 8: Introduction -- Musicals -- Dramatics -- Dance -- Comedians -- Television and Film -- Visual Arts -- Biographies: Performing Arts -- Biographies: Visual and Applied Arts -- Ch 9: Music -- Classical -- Blues-Jazz -- Popular, Funk, and Gospel -- Biographies: Classical Music -- Biographies: Blues and Jazz -- Biographies: Popular, Funk, and Gospel Music -- Ch 10: Science, Technology, Inventors, and Explorers -- Ch 10: Introduction -- Ch 10: Biographies -- Ch 11: Sports -- Ch 11: Introduction -- Ch 11: Biographies -- Ch 12: Military -- Ch 12: Introduction -- Ch 12: Biographies -- Bibliography -- Photo Credits -- Index -- Volume 2 -- Cover -- About the Author -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Photo Credits -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Ch 1: Arts & Entertainment -- Architecture -- Cartoons -- Circus -- Comedy Shows -- Dance -- Drama, Dramatists, and Theater -- Festivals -- Film -- Museums -- Music -- Organizations -- Painting -- Photography -- Radio -- Recording -- Sculpture -- Television -- Ch 2: Business -- Advertising.

Automobile Industry -- Banking -- Insurance -- Labor Unions -- Manufacturing -- Miscellaneous Industries -- Publishing -- Real Estate -- Retail -- Stock Brokerage -- Transportation -- Ch 3: Civil Rights & Protest -- Abolition -- Government Action -- Group Action -- Miscellaneous -- Slave Revolts -- Slavery -- Ch 4: Education -- Awards and Honors -- College Administrators -- College Buildings -- College Degrees -- College Faculty -- College Foundings -- College Fund-Raising -- College Integration -- Extension Programs -- Honorary Degrees -- Law Schools -- Libraries, Archives, Collections -- Schools -- Ch 5: Government: County & State -- Alabama -- Alaska -- Arizona -- Arkansas -- California -- Colorado -- Connecticut -- Delaware -- Florida -- Georgia -- Illinois -- Indiana -- Iowa -- Kansas -- Kentucky -- Louisiana -- Maine -- Maryland -- Massachusetts -- Michigan -- Minnesota -- Mississippi -- Missouri -- Montana -- Nebraska -- Nevada -- New Hampshire -- New Jersey -- New York -- North Carolina -- Ohio -- Oklahoma -- Oregon -- Pennsylvania -- Rhode Island -- South Carolina -- Tennessee -- Texas -- Utah -- Virgin Islands -- Virginia -- Washington -- West Virginia -- Wisconsin -- Ch 6: Government: Federal -- District of Columbia Bar -- Federal Appointees -- Federal Employees -- Judiciary -- Political Parties -- U.S. House of Representatives -- U.S. Senate -- U.S. Supreme Court -- U.S. Presidency -- Ch 7: Government: International -- Belize -- Bermuda -- Brazil -- Burundi -- Canada -- Dominica -- France -- Ghana -- Haiti -- Ireland -- Israel -- Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) -- Jamaica -- Kenya -- Liberia -- Malawi -- Mexico -- Mozambique -- Nigeria -- Norway -- Russia -- Senegal -- South Africa -- Switzerland -- Tanzania -- United Kingdom -- United Nations -- Zaire (Congo) -- Zambia -- Zimbabwe -- Ch 8: Government: Local -- Alabama -- Arizona -- Arkansas.

California -- Colorado -- Connecticut -- Delaware -- District of Columbia -- Florida -- Georgia -- Illinois -- Indiana -- Iowa -- Kentucky -- Louisiana -- Maine -- Maryland -- Massachusetts -- Michigan -- Minnesota -- Mississippi -- Missouri -- Nevada -- New Jersey -- New York -- North Carolina -- Ohio -- Oklahoma -- Pennsylvania -- Rhode Island -- South Carolina -- Tennessee -- Texas -- Utah -- Virginia -- Washington -- West Virginia -- Ch 9: Journalism -- Newspapers -- Periodicals -- Photojournalism -- Press Secretary -- Radio -- Television -- Ch 10: Military -- Air Force -- American Revolution -- Army -- Civil War -- Coast Guard -- Court of Military Appeals -- Marines -- Military Academy (West Point) -- Militia -- National Guard -- Naval Academy -- Navy -- Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm) -- World War I -- Ch 11: Miscellaneous -- Aviation -- Beauty Industry and Models -- Celebrations -- Chess -- Commemoratives and Monuments -- Exploration -- Honors and Awards -- Miscellaneous Topics -- Pioneers -- Transportation -- Ch 12: Organizations -- Academic and Intellectual Societies -- Business and Professional Organizations -- Charitable and Civic Organizations -- Civil Rights and Political Organizations -- Fraternal, Social, and Religious Groups -- Medical and Dental Associations -- Ch 13: Religion -- African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church -- African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church -- African Orthodox Church -- African Union American Methodist Episcopal Church -- African-American Catholic Church -- Anglican Church -- Antioch Association of Metaphysical Science -- Baptism -- Baptists -- Black Christian Nationalist Church -- Catholics -- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) -- Church of England -- Colored (Christian) Methodist Episcopal Church -- Congregationalists -- Early Christians -- Episcopalians -- Ethiopians -- Faith Healing.

Faithful Central Bible Church -- First Church of the Women's E. W. of A. (Queen Esther Mission) -- Holiness -- Interchurch Organizations -- Islam -- Judaism and Black Judaism -- Lutherans -- Methodists -- Mormons -- Peace Mission -- Pentecostals -- Presbyterians -- Rastafarians -- Reformed Dutch Church -- Salvation Army -- Southern Baptists -- Spiritual -- Unitarian-Universalists -- United Church and Science of Living Institute -- United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Coming (Shakers) -- Ch 14: Science & Medicine -- Federal Employees -- Hospitals -- Inventions and Patents -- Medical Agencies and Schools -- Medicine -- Museums -- National Science Foundation -- Nursing -- Publications -- Research and Development -- Space -- Ch 15: Sports -- Administration -- Associations -- Automobile Racing -- Baseball -- Basketball -- Bodybuilding -- Bowling -- Boxing -- Cricket -- Cycling -- Darts -- Fencing -- Football -- Golf -- Gymnastics -- Hockey -- Horse Racing -- Horse Riding (Equestrian) -- Ice Skating -- Lacrosse -- Marathon Walking -- Motorcross -- Olympics -- Poker -- Rodeo -- Rowing -- Sailing -- Skiing -- Soccer -- Squash -- Swimming -- Taekwondo -- Tennis -- Track and Field -- Volleyball -- Wrestling -- Sports Reporter -- Ch 16: Writers -- Autobiography -- Awards -- Comics -- History -- Nonfiction -- Novels -- Pamphlets -- Poetry -- Short Stories -- Sources -- Index -- Volume 3 -- Cover -- About the Authors -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- True Strength -- A -- Hank Aaron: 1934-Athlete -- Introduction -- Sets Home Run Record -- Robert Sengstacke Abbott: 1868-1940 Newspaper Publisher, Editor -- Introduction -- Abbott Auends Schools -- Chicago Defender Appears -- The Defender Grows.

The Defender Survives the Depression -- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 1947-Athlete, Humanist, Writer -- Introduction -- Starts Collegiate Basketball Play -- Interest in the Religion of Islam -- Alvin Ailey: 1931-1989 Choreographer, Dancer, Dance Company Founder -- Introduction -- Becomes a Choreographer -- Founds Dance Company -- Muhammad Ali: 1942-Boxer, Civil Rights Activist, Humanitarian -- Introduction -- Becomes Boxing Champion -- Defies Military Draft -- Regains Title -- Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease -- Carries Olympic Torch -- Marian Anderson: 1897-1993 Opera Singer, Humanitarian -- Introduction -- Berlin Concert Brings Critical Acclaim -- Dar Actions Stir Controversy -- Anderson Debuts at Metropolitan Opera -- Maya Angelou: 1928-2014 Writer, Poet -- Introduction -- Rape Prompts a Vow of Silence -- Angelou Becomes Social Activist -- Angelou Distinguishes "Truth" from "Facts" -- Arthur Ashe: 1943-1993 Athlete, Activist -- Introduction -- Wins Wimbledon Singles -- Active in Protest and Politics -- "The Beast in the Jungle" -- B -- Josephine Baker: 1906-1975 Dancer, Entertainer -- Introduction -- Baker Makes World Tour -- Baker Recruited for French Resistance -- Baker Adopts Rainbow Tribe -- Ernie Banks: 1931- Athlete, Coach, Businessman, Philanthropist -- Introduction -- Banks Debuts with Cubs -- Banks Enters Hall of Fame -- Count Basie: 1904-1984 Jazz Pianist, Band Leader, Song Writer -- Introduction -- Basie Earns Title of Jump King -- Romare Bearden: 1912-1988 Artist, Author -- Introduction -- Paints African American Subjects -- A Mid-Life Crisis -- Turns to Collages -- The Last Two Decades -- Exhibitions and Honors -- Harry Belafonte: 1927-Entertainer, Civil Rights Activist, Humanitarian -- Introduction -- Film Career Begins -- Lifestyle Changes -- Shifts to Activism.

Receives Numerous Honors.