African-American Culture

African voices of the Atlantic slave trade: beyond the silence and the shame. Anne C. Bailey. 2005. [ 306.362096 BAILEY]

A different perspective on the slave trade focuses on the few stories that have been remembered in the Anlo Ewe community, residents of an area in southeastern Ghana once called the old Slave Coast.

Aging well: an African American guide for seniors and the people who care for them. Abimbola Akomolafe. 2007. [ On Order ]

Rectifying the myths and facts surrounding the physical aging of African Americans, this resource is unique in its investigation of the lifestyles, disease states, and culture of the maturing minority community. Chapters address, at length, the entire health care system and include topics such as choosing a doctor; dealing with common aches and pains; identifying signs of Alzheimer's, diabetes, and dementia; monitoring sleeping patterns; coping with generational gaps; and selecting a caregiver. Specific chapters on HIV/AIDS, issues of special interest to men and women, and what to expect when visiting a doctor are also included.

Beloved Harlem: a literary tribute to Black America's most famous neighborhood. Edited by William Banks, Jr. 2005. [ 810.8097471 BELOVED]

Celebrating the rich diversity of Harlem life and culture, from the early twentieth century to the present day, a literary anthology features a compilation of essays, short stories, and novel excerpts by Ossie Davis, Rosa Guy, James Baldwin, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, W. E. B. Du Bois, Walter Dean Myers, and other notable authors.

Black lenses, black voices: African American film now. Mark A. Reid. 2005.[791.4375089 REID]

A provocative look at films directed and written--and sometimes produced--by African Americans, as well as black-oriented films whose directors and or screenwriters are not black. Taking us through the development of African American independent filmmaking before and after World War II, Mark A. Reid then illustrates the unique nature of African American family, action, horror, female-centered, and independent films, such as Eve's Bayou, Jungle Fever, Shaft, Souls of Sin, Bones, Waiting to Exhale, Monster's Ball, Sankofa, and many more.

Creating Black Americans: African-American history and its meanings, 1619 to the present. Nell I. Painter. 2006. [973.0496073 PAINTER]

Enhanced by nearly 150 images of painting, sculptures, photographs, quilts, and other work by black artists, the book offers a survey of African American history which covers the predominant political, economic, and demographic conditions of black Americans.

The Harlem Renaissance . Andy Koopmans. 2006. [974.7100496 HARLEM]

A research tool for students examines the significance of the Harlem Renaissance in African-American history as well as American history, highlighting relevant personalities and including photos, a time line, quotes, and more.

Hokum: an anthology of African-American humor. Edited by Paul Beatty. 2006. [817.0080896 HOKUM]

A sampling of humorous African-American writings is comprised of poetry, prose, political speeches, hip-hop, the blues, and other literary forms by Toni Cade Bambara, Henry Dumas, Harryette Mullen, Langston Hughes, Darius James, Mike Tyson, the Reverend Al Sharpton, Zora Neale Hurston, W. E. B. Du Bois, and others.

Oxford anthology of African-American poetry. Edited by Arnold Rampersad. 2006. [811.0080896 OXFORD]

A definitive literary portrait of contrasting visions and styles covers the key issues important to the African-American experience, including poetry on slavery, the South; protest and resistance, music and religion, spirituality, sexuality and love, and the idea of Africa.

The Thunder of angels: the Montgomery bus boycott and the people who broke the back of Jim Crow. Donnie Williams. 2006. [323.176147 WILLIAMS]

The heroism of those involved in the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott is presented here in poignant and thorough detail. The untold stories of those, both black and white, whose lives were forever changed by the boycott are shared, along with a chilling glimpse into the world of the white council members who tried to stop them.

Africans in America. WGBH Educational Foundation. PBS Video. 1998. (4 videocassettes) [VID 973.0496073 AFRICANS]

A four part series portraying the struggles of the African people in America. This series exposes the truth through surprising revelations, dramiatic recreations, rare archival photography, riveting first-person accounts and defines the reality of slaver's past through insightful commentary. Narrated by Angela Bassett. Also available in DVD at East Springfield.

America beyond the color line. PBS Home Video. 2003. [DVD 305.896 AMERICA]

Written and presented by Henry Louis Gates Jr. Gates travels to the east coast, the deep South, inner city Chicago, and Hollywood to investigate modern black America and interview influential Americans including Colin Powell, Quincy Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Alicia Keys, Maya Angelou, Willie Herenton and others.

The Harlem Renaissance: the music & rhythms that started a cultural revolution. Kultur. 2004. [DVD 780.8996 HARLEM]

Featuring commentary from historians and the performers themselves, this program traces the roots of the music of the Harlem Renaissance, its social impact on society and its eventual acceptance in mainstream culture.

Jazz. Produced by Ken Burns. PBS. 2000. (10 videodiscs) [DVD 781.65 JAZZ] also available in videocassettes

Documentary exploring the history of jazz from its beginnings through the 1990's, including the stories of many of its creators and performers. Includes archival video, still photographs, historical performances, and newly recorded interviews and musical performances.

 

 

Updated 2/07