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Overview

Black History explores the compelling story of Africa and its people. The text spans the broad sweep of African history, from early civilizations to the 21st century, and includes a special focus on the diaspora experience in Canada.

Content Summary

Introduction

Unit 1: Early African History: The Land and Its Peoples

• Chapter 1: Africa: The Birthplace of Humanity
• Chapter 2: Early African Civilizations

Unit 2: Africa Discovers Europe and the Americas

• Chapter 3: Africa and Europe: The Devastating Connection
• Chapter 4: Africa and the Age of Imperialism

Unit 3: Toward Freedom

• Chapter 5: Oppression and Resistance: Canada and the United States
• Chapter 6: Oppression and Resistance: The Caribbean and Latin America
• Chapter 7: The Fight for African Independence
  

Unit 4: Moving Forward

• Chapter 8: Black People in Canada Since the Second World War
• Chapter 9: Africa Today