The black woman whose acts of civil disobedience led to the 1956 Supreme Court order to desegregate buses in Montgomery, Alabama, explains what she did and why.
Award-winning author James Haskins profiles the lives and accomplishments of more than 100 remarkable African Americans who have made their mark in politics and government. Written in an absorbing, informative style, these profiles cover the period…
This book is the outcome of a single-focused collaboration between five poets and artists. Many paintings (including the cover painting by James Murphy), many poems, combined works, and several videos were produced during this project.
All the years have relegated to ancient history the extreme paradox of being a black star in a racist society, but Nat King Cole lived that paradox. His records sold millions of copies, and women swooned when he sang, but he couldn't be sure of gett…
An introductory history to the underground railroad weaves together personal stories, historical material, and letters by the individuals who provided assistance along the dangerous path to freedom. Reprint. AB. PW.
A biography of Lena Horne, she emerges a stalwart forever standing her ground. Thorough. Authorative.. Ebony
Voodoo and Hoodoo tells how these spiritual descendents of African medicine men and sorcerers lay tricks and work their magic and explains the hold these practices have had on their believers, from their Old World origins until today.
