African American National Biography
by
Henry Louis Gates and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, Editors
Call Number: REF E185.96.A4466
ISBN: 9780199920778
Publication Date: 2013
This twelve-volume set contains 4,100 articles written by some 1,700 scholars. The subjects include individuals from all walks of life, such as politicians, sports figures, religious leaders, entertainers, writers, scientists, educators, and others. Most entries include a brief bibliography for further research.