Articles related to "African American"
Struggle for Visibility of African American Women's Literature
This article discusses historical attempts to suppress African American women's writings, and the efforts African American women scholars make and must continue to make to ensure the visibility of our work.
african american women's literature • women's literature • african american women • black feminist scholars • black feminism
This article discusses historical attempts to suppress African American women's writings, and the efforts African American women scholars make and must continue to make to ensure the visibility of our work.
african american women's literature • women's literature • african american women • black feminist scholars • black feminism
African-American Theatre on the Web -- Part 3
blacks • theatre • websites • web sites • wallace bridges
blacks • theatre • websites • web sites • wallace bridges
The Black Heritage Trail Museums
The Museum of African-American History includes the first black church building built in Boston and the oldest African Meeting House still standing.
museum of african-american history • black heritage trail • legacy society • freedman’s bank • institute of museum and library services
The Museum of African-American History includes the first black church building built in Boston and the oldest African Meeting House still standing.
museum of african-american history • black heritage trail • legacy society • freedman’s bank • institute of museum and library services
African-American Theatre on the Web - Part 2
federal theatre project • african-american civil war memorial • theatre • websites • web sites
federal theatre project • african-american civil war memorial • theatre • websites • web sites
A Love No Less
Read more than two centuries of African-American love letters from slaves, Harlem Renaissance writers, celebrities, and everyday people.
slaves love letters • pamela newkirk • love no less • black history • harlem renaissance
Read more than two centuries of African-American love letters from slaves, Harlem Renaissance writers, celebrities, and everyday people.
slaves love letters • pamela newkirk • love no less • black history • harlem renaissance
African American Presidents
The article examines J. A. Rogers' Book, "The Five Negro Presidents" in relation to Senator Obama's Presidential Campaign
senatorbarackobama • j.a.rogers • africanamericanpresidents • thefivenegropresidents • thomasjefferson
The article examines J. A. Rogers' Book, "The Five Negro Presidents" in relation to Senator Obama's Presidential Campaign
senatorbarackobama • j.a.rogers • africanamericanpresidents • thefivenegropresidents • thomasjefferson
African-American Children's Authors
afro-american authors • afro-american writers • children's literature • biography • black authors
afro-american authors • afro-american writers • children's literature • biography • black authors
African-American Theatre on the Web - Part 1
black theater • african american theater • theatre • websites • web sites
black theater • african american theater • theatre • websites • web sites
African-American Theatre on the Web - Part 4
african-american theatre • theater • actors • actresses
african-american theatre • theater • actors • actresses
Books by African-American Authors
children's books • black authors • afro-american children's authors • blacks in children's literature • afro-americans in children's literature
children's books • black authors • afro-american children's authors • blacks in children's literature • afro-americans in children's literature
Clara Hale: One of The Vocal Minorities
A special for Women's History Month and Black History Month special! Take a look into the life of Clara Hale, a woman who devoted her life to making sure children grew up feeling loved.
black history month • african american women • clara hale • foster children
A special for Women's History Month and Black History Month special! Take a look into the life of Clara Hale, a woman who devoted her life to making sure children grew up feeling loved.
black history month • african american women • clara hale • foster children
Jazz, Josephine Baker, and France
Into a France rocked by WWI and the Great Depression, jazz arrived at the perfect moment to revitalize, renew, and fill deep longings for escape into "Otherness
jazz • josephine baker • african americans • exoticism • primitivism
Into a France rocked by WWI and the Great Depression, jazz arrived at the perfect moment to revitalize, renew, and fill deep longings for escape into "Otherness
jazz • josephine baker • african americans • exoticism • primitivism
MINORITY MUSEUMS Part III Other Minorities by Mary Haegele
last of three in the series of articles about minority run museums
museums • blacks • african americans
last of three in the series of articles about minority run museums
museums • blacks • african americans
Stagger Lee
Stagger Lee is cool...real cool...The music is just as impressive...History was never so interesting. Read on!
image comics • derek mccullough • lee skelton • african americans • billy lyons
Stagger Lee is cool...real cool...The music is just as impressive...History was never so interesting. Read on!
image comics • derek mccullough • lee skelton • african americans • billy lyons
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Editor's essay on a very unique Texas holiday.
texas culture • african-americans • afro-americans • emancipation • juneteenth
Editor's essay on a very unique Texas holiday.
texas culture • african-americans • afro-americans • emancipation • juneteenth
Zora Neale Hurston
Hurston is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, but this controversial author wrote other novels, stories, plays, and more.
zora neale hurston • harlem renaissance • langston hughes • their eyes were watching god • alice walker
Hurston is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, but this controversial author wrote other novels, stories, plays, and more.
zora neale hurston • harlem renaissance • langston hughes • their eyes were watching god • alice walker
Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns
"Meet the Browns" presents a romantic drama about how one woman's loss becomes her gain.
tyler perry's meet the browns • meet the browns movie • angela bassett • madea character • black comedies
"Meet the Browns" presents a romantic drama about how one woman's loss becomes her gain.
tyler perry's meet the browns • meet the browns movie • angela bassett • madea character • black comedies
Phillis Wheatley
As the first published African American female in the eighteenth century, poet Phillis Wheatley incorporated Christian references to describe the plight of the enslaved.
phillis wheatley • first published african american female poet • african american literary tradition • christianity • abolition
As the first published African American female in the eighteenth century, poet Phillis Wheatley incorporated Christian references to describe the plight of the enslaved.
phillis wheatley • first published african american female poet • african american literary tradition • christianity • abolition
Martin Luther King and Race
Martin Luther King sought justice and total racial equality for everyone. So, 40 years after his death, would he be satisfied with America's progress, or disappointed?
martin luther king and race • martin luther king • 40 years martin luther king • martin luther king assasination • martin luther king racial equality
Martin Luther King sought justice and total racial equality for everyone. So, 40 years after his death, would he be satisfied with America's progress, or disappointed?
martin luther king and race • martin luther king • 40 years martin luther king • martin luther king assasination • martin luther king racial equality
Beloved: Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Beloved" is named best American fiction of the past 25 years by the "New York Times"
beloved • toni morrison • best novel • best fiction • new york times
Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Beloved" is named best American fiction of the past 25 years by the "New York Times"
beloved • toni morrison • best novel • best fiction • new york times
Faire Gallery/Cafe
You're invited to Faire Gallery/Cafe's Open Mike on the 27th of the month. Read your work, listen, have a great time!
faire gallery • faire cafe • seattle • elisheba johnson • charles johnson
You're invited to Faire Gallery/Cafe's Open Mike on the 27th of the month. Read your work, listen, have a great time!
faire gallery • faire cafe • seattle • elisheba johnson • charles johnson
Gwendolyn Brooks' Maud Martha.. extraordinarily Ordinary
This article focuses on Gwendolyn Brooks' character, Maud Martha and "ordinarines" as a devise for strong characterization.
gwendolyn brooks • african american women's literature • women's literature • american literature • ordinariness
This article focuses on Gwendolyn Brooks' character, Maud Martha and "ordinarines" as a devise for strong characterization.
gwendolyn brooks • african american women's literature • women's literature • american literature • ordinariness
Jean Toomer's Essentials
The short sayings, aphorisms, in Jean Toomer's Essentials can change the way you think.
jean toomer • essentials • harlem renaissance • cane • charles johnson
The short sayings, aphorisms, in Jean Toomer's Essentials can change the way you think.
jean toomer • essentials • harlem renaissance • cane • charles johnson
John Wesley Hardin 1
John Wesley Hardin, Texas gunman and killer, could shoot a man to death using either hand, or both, to fire his deadly weapons.
john wesley hardin • outlaw • gunman • texas • american civil war
John Wesley Hardin, Texas gunman and killer, could shoot a man to death using either hand, or both, to fire his deadly weapons.
john wesley hardin • outlaw • gunman • texas • american civil war
Langston Hughes
Read The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain to understand the Harlem Renaissance writers.
langston hughes • harlem renaissance • african american author • black writer • negro artist
Read The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain to understand the Harlem Renaissance writers.
langston hughes • harlem renaissance • african american author • black writer • negro artist
Newbery and Newbery Honor Award Winners
african-american authors • newbery • virginia hamilton • mildred taylor • sharon bell mathis
african-american authors • newbery • virginia hamilton • mildred taylor • sharon bell mathis
Thomas and Beulah by Rita Dove
Rita Dove's Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas and Beulah has many children and grandchildren in today's poetry world.
rita dove • thomas and beulah • linking narrative • novel-in-verse • african american family history
Rita Dove's Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas and Beulah has many children and grandchildren in today's poetry world.
rita dove • thomas and beulah • linking narrative • novel-in-verse • african american family history
Stepping in the United States
Explore the history of stepping in the United States from its little known origins to its recent prevalence in society and the media.
stepping • history of stepping • history of step • the black pan hellenic steps • greek stepping
Explore the history of stepping in the United States from its little known origins to its recent prevalence in society and the media.
stepping • history of stepping • history of step • the black pan hellenic steps • greek stepping
Afro-beat
The first spotlighted home page in this week's article is the start of a great African culture experience. The Kids Zone, that I have spotlighted below, is just a scratch on the surface of the in-depth and marvelous information that you can access for your Black History lessons next month.
this program features the musical traditions and v • " railroad track laborers whose occupational folk
The first spotlighted home page in this week's article is the start of a great African culture experience. The Kids Zone, that I have spotlighted below, is just a scratch on the surface of the in-depth and marvelous information that you can access for your Black History lessons next month.
this program features the musical traditions and v • " railroad track laborers whose occupational folk
Best Art Museums in Los Angeles
The best art museums in Los Angeles add class to a luxury vacation. From Greek and Roman antiquities to contemporary art, LA California has a museum to please anyone.
best world-class art museums in los angeles • culture class quality luxury vacations la californ • getty villa italy greece greek roman antiquities b • lacma miracle mile largest west exhibits classic c • huntington library collections botanical gardens p
The best art museums in Los Angeles add class to a luxury vacation. From Greek and Roman antiquities to contemporary art, LA California has a museum to please anyone.
best world-class art museums in los angeles • culture class quality luxury vacations la californ • getty villa italy greece greek roman antiquities b • lacma miracle mile largest west exhibits classic c • huntington library collections botanical gardens p
Chocolate Obama Jesus
Americans are notoriously indifferent to art until it offends them. Two sculptures of Jesus are in the headlines. It must be Easter time.
barrack obama • chocolate jesus • david cordero • cosimo cavallaro • lab gallery
Americans are notoriously indifferent to art until it offends them. Two sculptures of Jesus are in the headlines. It must be Easter time.
barrack obama • chocolate jesus • david cordero • cosimo cavallaro • lab gallery
Disney releases Song of the South?
Walt Disney's 1946 movie Song of the South may get released onto DVD. The movie was heavily criticized for its portrayal of blacks.
song of the south • walt disney company • james baskett • zip-a-dee-doo-dah • uncle remus
Walt Disney's 1946 movie Song of the South may get released onto DVD. The movie was heavily criticized for its portrayal of blacks.
song of the south • walt disney company • james baskett • zip-a-dee-doo-dah • uncle remus
Diversity In Cinema
Can the future of multiculturalism be forecast from film trends? Is the secret to the survival of Indigenous cultures contained in the ethnic versatility of actors?
jessica alba • jessica alba race • the rock • leah purcell • ethnic roles
Can the future of multiculturalism be forecast from film trends? Is the secret to the survival of Indigenous cultures contained in the ethnic versatility of actors?
jessica alba • jessica alba race • the rock • leah purcell • ethnic roles
Federal Discrimination Against Black Troops
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civil war • discrimination • prejudice • soldiers • blacks
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civil war • discrimination • prejudice • soldiers • blacks
Ida Wells-Barnett
A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights.
ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights.
ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
Important Women in Kansas History
Who doesn't like to root for the underdog? There's no better vision than watching women rise to success at levels believed to be reachable only by men.
important women in kansas history • women in kansas history • important kansas women • kansas women making a difference • kansas women
Who doesn't like to root for the underdog? There's no better vision than watching women rise to success at levels believed to be reachable only by men.
important women in kansas history • women in kansas history • important kansas women • kansas women making a difference • kansas women
Michigan trivia & Detroit facts
United States: Trivia and information on Michael Moore in Flint, the largest polar exhibit in the world, Henry Ford's factory, Motown, the Great Lakes & Mackinac Island.
detroit travel facts • michigan trivia • motor city • rouge factory tour • henry ford dearborn
United States: Trivia and information on Michael Moore in Flint, the largest polar exhibit in the world, Henry Ford's factory, Motown, the Great Lakes & Mackinac Island.
detroit travel facts • michigan trivia • motor city • rouge factory tour • henry ford dearborn
Blues and All that Jazz!
Let's celebrate Black History with blues and all that jazz! Synocopation and improvisation make
black history • blues • jazz • improvisation • syncopation
Let's celebrate Black History with blues and all that jazz! Synocopation and improvisation make
black history • blues • jazz • improvisation • syncopation
Film Review: Malcolm X
Denzel Washington played the role of Malcolm X in Spike Lee's 1992 award winning film.
malcolm x • denzel washington • spike lee • nation of islam • marcus garvey
Denzel Washington played the role of Malcolm X in Spike Lee's 1992 award winning film.
malcolm x • denzel washington • spike lee • nation of islam • marcus garvey
What is Outsider Art?
How is Outsider Art different from Folk Art? Why is it Important? From prisons, to mental institutions, to rural areas, Outsider artists often live outside the mainstream
folk art • outsider art • what is outsider art • james hampton • altar
How is Outsider Art different from Folk Art? Why is it Important? From prisons, to mental institutions, to rural areas, Outsider artists often live outside the mainstream
folk art • outsider art • what is outsider art • james hampton • altar
ABC, CBS Announce New Schedules
ABC and CBS have announced their new fall schedules. Here is a look at what is in store for viewers come fall.
abc-tv • cbs-tv • fall programming • fall line-up • tv shows
ABC and CBS have announced their new fall schedules. Here is a look at what is in store for viewers come fall.
abc-tv • cbs-tv • fall programming • fall line-up • tv shows
CW announced fall schedule
The CW plays it safe
cw upfronts • americans next top model • gilmore girls • vernica mars • everwood
The CW plays it safe
cw upfronts • americans next top model • gilmore girls • vernica mars • everwood
Genuine Communication: When Dialogue Is Not Dialogue
bill clinton • racial discrimination • dialogue on race • preferential treatment
bill clinton • racial discrimination • dialogue on race • preferential treatment
Modems and Markets
migration • competition between governments • international trade • inter-state competition • cyber markets
migration • competition between governments • international trade • inter-state competition • cyber markets
UPN And The WB Announce Their Fall Schedules
The WB and UPN have announced their new fall schedules. Also, revisit Captain Video this week in tv history and my television viewing recommendations for the week.
upn • wb • fall schedules • tv shows • recommendations
The WB and UPN have announced their new fall schedules. Also, revisit Captain Video this week in tv history and my television viewing recommendations for the week.
upn • wb • fall schedules • tv shows • recommendations