This two-volume set features 400 articles on African-Americans in sports, including biographical entries as well as entries on events, tournaments, leagues, clubs, films, and associations. The entries cover all professional, amateur, and college sports such as baseball, tennis, and golf.

Introduction, Volume I Listings from 'Hank Aaron' to 'James LuVille'; Volune II Listings from 'Biz Mackey' to 'Paul Tank Younger', Chronology.