African American Almanac: 400 Years of Triumph, Courage and Excellence

A one of a kind fantastic book of reference.... It renders a profound look at history by way of the African American experience. Birmingham Times

This excellent reference work on the contributions of African-Americans to the history and culture of the United States provides accessible reference and biographical information on a wide range of important events and people. Book News

Starred Review: affordable, concise, and overall first-rate resource.... Booklist

Booklist Editors’ Choice: Reference Sources, 2012 Booklist

Bracks impressive work is clearly for the educated lay-person, curious researcher, or studious scholar. Bracks has done well in presenting a fair account of the topics, making this an obvious addition to high school and college libraries everywhere Children's Literature

Through historical overviews and hundreds of biographies, Bracks thoughtfully illuminates "a legacy of pride, struggle, and triumph" that is part of the black experience in the US. Choice

Celebrating centuries of achievements, the African American Almanac provides insights on the influence, inspiration, and impact of African Americans on U.S. society and culture. Denver Urban Spectrum

excellent overview of African American contributions to the United States Library Journal

This almanac highlights the considerable contributions African Americans have made to the fabric of U.S. society and culture. Perhaps most inspiring about this collection is that it also features the lives of lesser known leaders, artists, and political figures who may have been forgotten if it were not for their inclusion. The Children's Book Review