African American History: An Introduction.0820469327 African American history African American history is the portion of American history that specifically discusses the African American or Black American ethnic group in the United States. Most African Americans are the descendants of African slaves held in the United States from 1619 to 1865. ; an introduction. Turner-Sadler, Joanne. Peter Lang Publishing Inc 2006 281 pages $29.95 Paperback E185 Turner-Sadler (Daemen College Daemen College is located on Main Street in Amherst, New York. History Daemen was founded in 1947 as Rosary Hill College for women by the Sisters of St. Francis of Pennance and Christian Charity, headed by Magdalene Daemen. , Amherst, New York Amherst is a town in Erie County, New York, U.S., directly northeast of the City of Buffalo. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 116,510. This represents an increase from the 1990 census figure of 111,711. ) presents an introduction to 400 years of African American history for students with little or no basic information about the topic. The text examines the relationship of classical Africa to Africans in the Americas, particularly those Africans who were forced to leave their homes and survive in the U.S., and traces the history up through contemporary issues, such as the fight for quality education and racial profiling The consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin by an officer of the law in deciding when and how to intervene in an enforcement capacity. Police officers often profile certain types of individuals who are more likely to perpetrate crimes. . Illustrated with photos, maps, and timelines. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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