V. 1. Activism and reform. The arts. Business and industry -- volume 2. Communications and media. Demographics. Education -- volume 3. Government and politics. Health and medicine. Law and justice -- volume 4. Military. Popular culture. Religion. Science and technology
Summary
Covers the time period of 1865 through 1965; topics include the arts, medicine and health, education, religion, government and politics, law, and trade related to the African American experience