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Encarta Africana is dedicated to the celebration of African American achievers.
It's the award-winning multimedia encyclopeadia, and the definitive source on Black History & Culture.
The Encyclopaedia contains:
Black Achievers in Science: African Americans have made prominent contributions to the sciences, from medicine to space exploration, and have advanced our understanding of the scientific world.
Black Achievers in Education: Black History Month originated in 1926 as a week of celebration of black history and achievements. Educators dedicated to the study of black history have helped sustain this tradition.
Black Achievers in the Arts: African American artists flourished during the Harlem Renaissance and continue to make groundbreaking contributions to both the visual and performing arts.
Black Achievers in Literature: From Pulitzer Prize winners to Nobel Prize winners, in slavery and in freedom, African Americans have made great contributions to literature.
Black Achievers in Politics: African American social and political leaders have played an integral role in the struggle for freedom and equal rights. Many of these leaders inspired and are admired by people of all races.
Black Achievers in Sports: African Americans have been outstanding achievers in many sports, and many black athletes have been involved in the desegregation of athletics.