The book is one of the most rigorous and comprehensive presentations of the African American experience published. Arranged chronologically with social, economic, political, and demographic overviews for each decade, the book is the most unintimidating resources for learning about the African American experience. Black Saga is more than Black history; it is the African American experience. It is more than a chronology; it is more than 600 pages of compelling presentation of a rich part of American history. A "Must Read" for any person who wants to know about the African American experience. It, too, is essential reading for all students of the African American experience. The richness of Black Saga has spawned a "Black Saga Competition" which engages elementary and middle school students to learn more about the African American experience and to compete as teams to determine who knows most about the African American experience. Your web experience will expose you to the many testimonials by teachers, principals, parents, and students, and you will see what Henry Louis Gates, Jr. at Harvard University and Gregory Kane of the Baltimore Sun says about Black Saga. There is a quiz in the webpage that might help you understand how much you know about the African American experience. Dr. Christian says the book and the competition is all about educating the American population about the African American experience, and helping to ensure that this rich part is included in our American history.