The face of America is changing rapidly, and this guide helps meet the increasing need for information about our multiethnic populace. Classic and contemporary resources in African American history, from 1883 to the present, are annotated and discussed. When available, reprint information is provided for classic resources. A variety of resources are highlighted, including collections of primary documents, historical photographic books, traveling exhibits, and videotapes. The objective is to inspire the researcher to move beyond the prevailing stereotypes of African Americans found in standard print and electronic media. Six chapters are arranged by genre and historical period as follows: reference books; collective biography and genealogy; historiographical works; general historical surveys; and historical works by chronological period, from slavery to reconstruction. The annotations are designed to provide enough detailed information to help in curriculum material inclusion decisions, and include bibliographic entry; scope and purpose of work; number and arrangement of chapters (when appropriate); usefulness of work; comparison with similar works; unique contributions; audience level; and special features. (Contains 14 references.) (MAS)