Who were the Buffalo soldiers? What was the Harlem Renaissance? Who were the Little Rock Nine? These are just a few of the hundreds of questions about African American history answered in this essential new resource from The New York Public Library. From Africa through slavery, the Civil War to the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, and up to the present, this book offers a wealth of carefully assembled and presented information. Young people will find this book entertaining, enlightening, and perfect for research.