General African American Studies

A remarkable history of First Lady Michelle Obama's mixed ancestry, American Tapestry by Rachel L. Swarns is nothing less than a breathtaking and expansive portrait of America itself.In this extraordinary feat of genealogical research--in the tradition...

In the American Revolution, Virginians were the most eloquent spokesmen for freedom and quality. George Washington led the Americans in battle against British oppression. Thomas Jefferson led them in declaring independence. Virginians drafted not only...

The single best short survey in America, now updated.Includes a New Preface and Afterward In terms of accessibility and comprehensive coverage, Kolchin's American Slavery is a singularly important achievement. Now updated to address a decade of new...

An enraging, necessary look at the private prison system, and a convincing clarion call for prison reform." --NPR.org New York Times Book Review 10 Best Books of 2018 * One of President Barack Obama's favorite books of 2018 * Winner of the 2019 J...

An urgent and daring examination of how American racism has broken the country's social compact, eroded America's common goods, and damaged the lives of every American--and a heartfelt look at how these deep wounds might begin to heal. Compared to other...

This book offers an outside-in look at American cultural peculiarities that helps Americans, see ourselves as others see us -and vice versa. American Cultural Baggage lets both Americans and the rest of the world in on things most Americans don't know,...

Much has been written about America and what it has meant, not only to the North American region but to the world as well. We tend to focus on the positives of who we are and our accomplishments. Not everyone feels the same as there are many descendants...

America's Unholy Ghosts examines the DNA of the ideologies that shape our nation, ideologies that are as American as apple pie but that too often justify and perpetuate racist ideas and racial inequalities. MLK challenged us to investigate the...

Immediate, illuminating, and hopeful: this is the key set of talks given by leading Zen Buddhist teacher Larry Ward, PhD, on breaking America's cycle of racial trauma. I am a drop in the ocean, but I'm also the ocean. I'm a drop in America, but I'm also...

America's problem with race has deep roots, with the country's foundation tied to the near extermination of one race of people and the enslavement of another. Racism is truly our nation's original sin."It's time we right this unacceptable wrong," says...

AMERICA'S CORRUPT AND DISCRIMINATING JUDICIAL SYSTEM AGAINST BLACK, HISPANIC, FEMALE, AND LOW INCOME AMERICANS And a Guide to Black, Hispanic, Female, and Low-Income Americans, Informing Them of Proven Methods for Successfully Opposing the Racial,...

Author H.J. Harris presents an historical overview of the harsh treatment of black Americans, from the founding of this nation, to the racial undercurrents of the 2008 presidential election. He offers a spiritual, biblical approach to show the damage...