Becoming American the African-American journey

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Far too many Americans, of all races, are unaware of the pivotal role that people of African descent have played in shaping the US and the world. Even less is known about the role of African peoples in the history of all humankind. Becoming American: The African-American Journey will open their eyesand enlighten even the already knowledgeable. It features two side-by-side chronological timelines that uniquely contrast the major events and personalities in both African-American and Global/African Diasporan historyspanning from 4 million BCE to Barack Obamas momentous presidential campaign. In addition, a carefully-chosen collection of key political, historical, cultural and literary texts, quotes, speeches, and songs document the impact of the black presence in American and world history. About the Author Howard Dodson is one of America's leading scholars and lecturers on African-American history and culture. He has served as the director of the prestigious Schomburg Center since 1984, and his many awards include the ASALH Service Award, 1976; Chairman's Award, Black and Puerto Rican Caucus; Governor's Award for African-Americans of Distinction, 1982; and an honorary degree from Widener College in 1987. He has co-authored several books, including The Black New Yorkers: The Schomburg Illustrated Chronology (Wiley, 2001).