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BRITANNICA PROFILES: BLACK HISTORY
PUBLISHER
Description
Ages: EVERYONE
A Tribute to the Lives and Events That Shaped History. The powerful
Guide to Black History explores everything from African culture to the civil
rights movement, from legends in entertainment to sports superstars, and from
religious leaders to landmark achievements in science, medicine, and
education. It's the ultimate guide to black culture throughout the ages.
More than 1,000 Enlightening Articles:
From art to reggae music to the Underground Railroad, the fascinating
people, places, and events that have contributed to African American heritage
will engage and amaze.
700 Illuminating Biographies:
Let to know Muhammad Ali, Ella Fitzgerald, Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Sidney Poitier, Harriet Tubman, Desmond Tutu, Oprah Winfrey, and other
influential artists, athletes, leaders, and scientists.
750 Multimedia Clips and Images:
Watch video clips of the March on Washington, a high point of the
civil rights movement. Get a glimpse of the 1950s music scene in Chicago.
Listen to art historian Margaret Vendryes speak about the impact of the Harlem
Renaissance on the artists of today.
Learning Activities:
Form a better understanding of black history with unique learning
activities covering topics from slavery to sports.
System Requirements
Windows:
Microsoft Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP, or Vista Pentium
350 MHz or faster processor
128 MB RAM minimum
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (or compatible browser)
CD-ROM drive
800x600 resolution,
16-bit color Sound card and speakers recommended
Printer recommended
Macintosh
Mac OS 10.2 or higher
iMac or G3 350 MHz or faster processor
128 MB RAM minimum
Safari 1.0 or higher (or compatible browser. Note: this application does
not work with Internet Explorer on the Mac) CD-ROM drive
800x600 resolution, millions of colors
Sound card and speakers recommended
Printer recommended
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