Arranged in a dynamic question-and-answer format, this engaging reference addresses the most asked and least understood questions about Black history, ranging through such topics as African culture, slavery and the Black resistance, important Black inventors, the origins of jazz and rap music and more. Written with wit and candor, using the most up-to-date scholarship and research available, and featuring timelines and a bibliography for further reading, America Is Me explodes the myths and misconceptions to reveal the human side of the Black experience in America. It is a vitally important resource for the many individuals, parents and teachers who want to know more about Black history.