An Online Reference Guide to African American History
Quintard Taylor
Scott and Dorothy Bullitt Professor of American History
University of Washington, Seattle
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The following are short descriptions of individuals, places and events which have contributed to the shaping of global African history. These encyclopedia entries serve as a starting point for much more inclusive descriptions and discussions that appear in other sources. For additional information please consult the print or website sources cited in the entry.
View Encyclopedia Entries By: All | People | Places | Institutions | Events | Groups and Organizations
| Entry Title | Entry Type |
|---|---|
| Achimota College\Achimota School (1924-- ) | Institutions |
| Cheikh Anta Diop University (1957--) | Institutions |
| Fourah Bay College (1827- ) | Institutions |
| Makerere University (1922-- ) | Institutions |
| The Gondar College of Medical Sciences (founded 1954) | Institutions |
| University of Liberia\Liberia College (1863-- ) | Institutions |
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