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Just like the songs of a gospel choir, the pieces in this book give voice to the hardships faced by African Americans. Through allegorical stories ... More

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The Heroic Slave, subtitled "A Thrilling Narrative of the Adventures of Madison Washington, in Pursuit of Liberty" is a short piece of fiction ... More

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The first book to help well-meaning white people understand and address their unique brand of unintentional and unconscious racism.

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Here is a magnificent account of a past rich in beauty and creativity, but also in tragedy and trauma. Eminent historian Nell Irvin Painter blends a ... More

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Blending a vivid narrative with more than 150 images of artwork, Painter offers a history--from before slavery to today's hip-hop culture--written ... More

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Laced Bloodline is a road map through testimony which leads to renewal of the spirit. Karasi Burgundi shares part of her life's story, filled with ... More

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This book represents a collection of the author's essays, articles, and interviews that explore the historical portrayal of people of color in the ... More

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Perkins reveals his personal development into his present philosophy as he recounts his childhood, extols his heroes, and sings about the jazz greats.

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This book gives an account of the pitfalls and struggles of entrepreneurship in a small village. It recounted the dedication, hard work aspirations ... More

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The Handbook of Black Studies is the first resource to bring together research and scholarship in the field of African-American studies in one volume ... More

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"A Companion to African-American Studies" is an exciting and comprehensive re-appraisal of the history and future of African American studies. ... More

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An African-American man confronts a heart of darkness when his family moves from Los Angeles to a small town in Norway.

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Show case a museum-quality collection of postcards, photographs and memorabilia (circa 1880-1950) and their positive and negative portrayal of ... More

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Randall addresses African-American history in a very engaging, non-combative, fun manner in this presentation of interesting facts about day-to-day ... More

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Luther Nesbeth never knew his parents. While Luther knew how his mother died, his fatheras death was wrapped up in secrecy. Lutheras grandmother was ... More

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"Abuelita's Secret Matzahs" tells the fascinating and little-known story of the Crypto Jews, while illustrating the universal importance of faith for ... More

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In 1969, Little, Brown and Company published The Best Short Stories by Black Writers, edited by Langston Hughes - the classic compendium of African ... More

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Contains Douglass' "Narrative" of his life; Du Bois' "The Souls of Black Folk;" Washington's "Up from Slavery;" Johnson's "The Autobiography of an Ex ... More

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Home is a powerful metaphor guiding the literature of African Americans throughout the twentieth century. This book creates new and sophisticated ... More

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Far too many Americans, of all races, are unaware of the pivotal role that people of African descent have played in shaping the US and the world. ... More

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