Contains "hundreds of alphabetically organized entries on African history, nations, and peoples plus African-influenced aspects of life in the Americas. It also features authoritative introductory essays on history, culture and religion, demography, international relations, economics and trade, and arts and literature."

Major topic areas include:

• Countries
• Culture And Folklore
• Current Issues
• Film And Broadcasting
• Groups, Ethnic And Cultural
• History (Politics, Traditions And Major Events)
• Institutions
• Movements
• Music
• Personalities
• Regions
• Religion
• Slavery And Race