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Slavery and the Rise of the Atlantic System (93 Edition) Slavery and the Rise of the Atlantic System (93 Edition)
by Barbara L. (ed.) Solow

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The essays in this book place slavery in the mainstream of modern history. They describe the transfer of slavery form the Old World, its role in forging the interdependence of the economies bordering the Atlantic, its effect on the empires of Portugal... (read more)

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Ties That Bind : Story of an Afro-cherokee Family in Slavery and Freedom (05 Edition) Ties That Bind : Story of an Afro-cherokee Family in Slavery and Freedom (05 Edition)
by tiya Miles

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This beautifully written book tells the haunting saga of a quintessentially American family. It is the story of Shoe Boots, a famed Cherokee warrior and successful farmer, and Doll, an African slave he acquired in the late 1790s. Over the next thirty... (read more)

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Fire in the Bones : Reflections on African-american Religious History (95 Edition) Fire in the Bones : Reflections on African-american Religious History (95 Edition)
by Albert J. Raboteau

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"A Fire in the Bones is more than a history of black Christians: it is the compelling story of the ways in which black folk have turned to Christianity to describe their history and plight in America and to project their vision of redemption to the... (read more)

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Blacked Out : Dilemmas of Race, Identity and Success At Capital High (96 Edition) Blacked Out : Dilemmas of Race, Identity and Success At Capital High (96 Edition)
by Signithia Fordham

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This innovative portrait of student life in an urban high school focuses on the academic success of African-American students, exploring the symbolic role of academic achievement within the Black community and investigating the price students pay for... (read more)

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Dimensions of Black Conservatism in U. S (02 Edition) Dimensions of Black Conservatism in U. S (02 Edition)
by Gayle T. Tate

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Leading black intellectuals and scholars contribute original essays providing a comprehensive introduction to the full range of black conservatism--its origin, key figures, and major themes and practices. They explore the political role and functions of... (read more)

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Running for Freedom: Civil Rights and Black Politics in America Since 1941 Running for Freedom: Civil Rights and Black Politics in America Since 1941
by Steven Lawson

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This text covers the history of the civil rights movement beginning in the crucial years of WWII. The author focuses on the development of black electoral politics from southern disfranchisement to the election of big city mayors. He ties together the... (read more)

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Remembering Slavery: African Americans Talk about Their Personal Experiences of Slavery and Emancipation Remembering Slavery: African Americans Talk about Their Personal Experiences of Slavery and Emancipation
by Ira Berlin

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The extraordinary interviews from the book component of "Remembering Slavery" are now published in an affordable paperback edition. "Moving recollections fill a void in the slavery literature. . . . Chilling."--"The Washington Post Book World." 40 photos.... (read more)

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Atlantic Slave Trade : Effects on Economies, Societies, and Peoples in Africa, the Americas, and Europe (92 Edition) Atlantic Slave Trade : Effects on Economies, Societies, and Peoples in Africa, the Americas, and Europe (92 Edition)
by Joseph E. Inikori

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"This is cutting-edge, state of the art history-economics on the Atlantic slave trade."--Vernon Burton, University of Illinois "(This volume) will become an important milestone in the investigation of the issue of the extent to which western modern... (read more)

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Black Children : Social, Educational, and Parental Environments (2ND 02 Edition) Black Children : Social, Educational, and Parental Environments (2ND 02 Edition)
by Harriette P. Mcadoo

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This revision of a respected volume collects current empirical research unique to the experiences and situations of black children and their parents. As the editor emphasizes, "African American children develop a duality for their existence. To be fully... (read more)

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Between God and Gangsta Rap (96 Edition) Between God and Gangsta Rap (96 Edition)
by Michael Eric Dyson

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A former welfare father from the ghetto of Detroit, Michael Eric Dyson is today a critic, scholar, and ordained Baptist minister who has forged a unique role: he is a compelling spokesman for the concerns of the black community, and also a leader who has... (read more)

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Black Religion and Black Radicalism : an Interpretation of the Religious History of African Americans (3RD 98 Edition) Black Religion and Black Radicalism : an Interpretation of the Religious History of African Americans (3RD 98 Edition)
by Gayraud S. Wilmore

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Since its first publication 25 years ago Black Religion and Black Radicalism has established itself as the classic treatment of African American religious history. Wilmore shows to what extent the history of African Americans can be told in terms of... (read more)

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Hair Matters (00 Edition) Hair Matters (00 Edition)
by Ingrid Banks

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Long hair in the 60s, Afros in the early 70s, bobs in the 80s, fuschia in the 90s. Hair is one of the first attributes to catch our eye, not only because it reflects perceptions of attractiveness or unattractiveness, but also because it conveys important... (read more)

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African-american Art (98 Edition) African-american Art (98 Edition)
by Sharon F. Patton

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From its origins in early eighteenth century slave communities to the end of the twentieth century, African-American art has made a vital contribution to the art of the United States. African-American Art provides a major reassessment of the subject... (read more)

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Kokopelli Cassanova of the Cliff Dwellers Kokopelli Cassanova of the Cliff Dwellers
by John V. Young

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The traveling salesman/hunchbacked flute player may have used the flute as a notice to villagers that he was coming in peace - a personality, an individual, the personification of a legend, a beneficent god to some and a confounded nuisance to others.... (read more)

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The Souls of Black Folk The Souls of Black Folk
by W E B Du Bois

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W.E.B. Du Bois was the foremost black intellectual of his time. The Souls of Black Folk (1903), his most influential work, is a collection of fourteen beautifully written essays, by turns lyrical, historical, and autobiographical. Here, Du Bois records... (read more)

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A Saga of the Black Man A Saga of the Black Man
by Rosetta Quisenberry

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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 African-Americans.... (read more)

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Black Genius: African American Solutions to African American Problems Black Genius: African American Solutions to African American Problems
by Walter Mosley

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Black Genius is both an extraordinary forum of distinguished individuals who have demonstrated intelligence, courage, and the ability to communicate, and a project for sharing among people interested in the future of people of African American descent... (read more)

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The Miracles of Mentoring: The Joy of Investing in Our Future The Miracles of Mentoring: The Joy of Investing in Our Future
by Thomas W Dortch

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Millions of American children grow up without the support and guidance of adults. The 100 Black Men of America, Inc., has addressed this issue through its "Miracles of Mentoring" program, which has positively affected communities, families, and the... (read more)

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Resurrection Song: African-American Spirituality Resurrection Song: African-American Spirituality
by Flora Wilso Bridges

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The roots of African American spirituality arise from the African origins of the enslaved who were brought to the West in chains. Flora Wilson Bridges explores these "African retentions" from their manifestations in Africa, through their presence in the... (read more)

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Gospel Choirs: Psalms of Survival in an Alien Land Called Home Gospel Choirs: Psalms of Survival in an Alien Land Called Home
by Derrick A Bell

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Through parables and essays, Derrick Bell offers an eloquent work of social commentary on the permanence of racism.“Gospel,” says Derrick Bell, “and particularly the gospel choir at its best, echoes the tempos of the soul searching for... (read more)

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