Jessie Carney Smith

After publishing the award-winning Notable Black American Women, the Gale Group created an equally comprehensive and relevant source of hard-to-find information on African American men of achievement. Notable Black American Men profiles 500 contemporary and historic figures whose accomplishments will inspire students of every heritage. Covering the most prominent newsmakers to lesser-known names, this single volume features full biographical entries,...

Presents over four thousand accomplishments by African Americans in the fields of entertainment, business, civil rights, education, government, journalism, religion, science, sports, and music.