American Legacy
Encyclopedia
American Legacy is a quarterly magazine that covers the subjects of African-American history and culture
. It was founded in 1995 by Rodney J. Reynolds and is published by RJR Communications, Inc. As of 2007, the magazine had circulation of 500,000, 80 percent of which was free distribution via schools, black churches, and other organizations.
The 2007 motion picture The Great Debaters
was based on an article about the Wiley College
1935 debate team that appeared in the Spring 1997 issue.
African American culture
African-American culture, also known as black culture, in the United States refers to the cultural contributions of Americans of African descent to the culture of the United States, either as part of or distinct from American culture. The distinct identity of African-American culture is rooted in...
. It was founded in 1995 by Rodney J. Reynolds and is published by RJR Communications, Inc. As of 2007, the magazine had circulation of 500,000, 80 percent of which was free distribution via schools, black churches, and other organizations.
The 2007 motion picture The Great Debaters
The Great Debaters
The Great Debaters is a 2007 American biopic period drama film directed by and starring two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and produced by Oprah Winfrey and her production company, Harpo Productions...
was based on an article about the Wiley College
Wiley College
Wiley College is a four-year, private, historically black, liberal arts college located on the west side of Marshall, Texas. Founded in 1873 by the Methodist Episcopal Church's Bishop Isaac Wiley and certified in 1882 by the Freedman's Aid Society, it is notable as one of the oldest predominantly...
1935 debate team that appeared in the Spring 1997 issue.