The Guide to Black New York seeks out famous and infamous legends, jazz joints and soul food diners scattered over the five borough, and African American media -- radio and newspapers. It leads you to the museums, historic sites and festivals that honour the past and present work of African Americans who have contributed their minds, their labour, their music, and their art to make the city what it is today. From the pre-Revolutionary War period to the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement to the monumental election of David Dinkins as the first black mayor of the city, this guide highlights sights and sounds of a culture that has been long overlooked in history.