African american literature

From the poetry of historical figures & memoirs of accomplished African American politicians, comedians, & creators to authors of science & fantasy, let us introduce you to 40 must-read books by Black authors! Tap to see our list. #blackauthors #bestblackauthors #booksbyblackauthors #bestbookstoread

Looking to read more classic literature by Black authors? We've created the following must-read list to help get you started.

Celebrate notable African Americans who have changed the culture and politics of the United States. Learn from inspirational black authors, including Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, and Toni Morrison through their memoirs, essays, and biographies. #blackhistorymonth #reading #books

Focusing on the breadth of issues that affect psychotherapy with African American women, this unique volume is designed to help clinicians develop a broader understanding of what is useful and what is problematic when applying psychodynamic concepts to their clients. From an array of seasoned clinicians, chapters present innovative and creative reformulations of theory and technique that build upon and challenge existing models. Issues addressed include the psychological dilemmas confronting…

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Must-read books by black female authors 1. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, 2. Kindred, 3. The PoetX, 4. The Hate You give, 5. Queenie, Girl with a Louding Voice

In this "dazzling anthology" (Publishers Weekly), Daryl Cumber Dance has collected the often hard-hitting, sometimes risqu, always dramatic humor that arises from the depth of black women's souls and the breadth of their lives. The eloquent wit and laughter of African American women are presented here in all their written and spoken manifestations: autobiographies, novels, essays, poems, speeches, comic routines, proverbial sayings, cartoons, mimeographed sheets, and folk tales. The chapters…

Looking to read more classic literature by Black authors? We've created the following must-read list to help get you started.

Check out 54 must-read African American books recommended by The Wright, featuring adult and children's African American literature.

I’ve put together a list of 15 books to tackle (or at least start!). Each title showcases a different aspect of African life and history. I hope this month will be about enjoying amazing stories and amplifying African voices, encouraging more people to discover these remarkable works. #tbr #africanliterature #bookstagram #bookrec

Book — Non-fiction. By Kidada Williams. 2012. 281 pages. This book documents African Americans' testimonies about racial violence during Jim Crow, and the crusades against that violence that became political training grounds for the Civil Rights Movement.

African Americans of Martha's Vineyard have an epic history. From the days when slaves toiled away in the fresh New England air, through abolition and Reconstruction and continuing into recent years, African Americans have fought arduously to preserve a vibrant culture here. Discover how the Vineyard became a sanctuary for slaves during the Civil War and how many blacks first came to the island as indentured servants. Read tales of the Shearer Cottage, a popular vacation destination for…

Looking for a list of celebrated activist, author, and thinker Angela Davis' top book recommendations? Find the civil rights icon's reading list, along with hundreds of other celebrity faves, at the Radical Reads blog.

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One of the Most Important Books on Civil Rights, Race, and Freedom Ever Written. "A groundbreaking challenge to white supremacy." -- The New York Times A classic work of American literature, African-American history, and sociology by W. E. B. Du Bois, The Souls of Black Folk is a monumental collection of essays that examines race and racism in America during the early 1900s and prior. Du Bois derived much of the book's content from his own personal experience as an African-American living…

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