Cultural Literature

"One of the greatest least-told stories in American history. . . . Healy does an excellent job recounting the details."--The New York Times Book Review In 1969, with America's inner cities in turmoil and racial tensions high, civil rights leader Floyd...

This account of the life of Dr. Kimberly Gilbert showcases the challenges of being a black female physician in America. Practicing in Atlanta, a city known for its black presence, did not shield Dr. Gilbert from the stereotypes of being black and female...

A uniquely intimate portrait of Malcolm X not just as a revolutionary leader, but as a complex family man, told through personal stories, memories, and rare family photos from his sister and nephew. AN INSIDER'S STUDY OF AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN ICONNo other...

Why should the public participate in planning? And who are the stakeholders who are required to participate in the planning process? This guide assesses public and stakeholder participation in the planning process, which is a statutory requirement across...

A powerful leader, public speaker, and mentor, Ralph Harper has launched his plan for a more literate, more inclusive, more crime-free America. In this important book, he outlines the journey of black Americans, from the bonds of slavery to the first...

This accessible and informative biography of an acclaimed anthropologist will appeal to anyone with an interest in anthropology. When Coming of Age in Samoa was published in 1928, the book quickly became a bestseller and brought its author to national...

This program is read by the author, and includes an introduction written by Pharrell, and read by Nick Cannon."Dyson's incisive analysis of JAY-Z's brilliance not only offers a brief history of hip-hop's critical place in American culture, but also hints...

Twelve more great standards to choose from! A complete, balanced set of well-known songs that work as well for a wedding and other professional engagements as they do for a jazz jam session. A fun, no pressure way of learning these important songs, so...

It has become standard practice today for the professional musician to play at least one Latin tune in each set for added interest and variety. This popular set contains ten beautiful and popular bossa novas that jazz players have enjoyed for years,...

Climb into your steam-powered time machine aircraft for a tour of the fashion world, steampunk style. This fashion backward collection features hundreds of intricate, creative, and visionary steampunk designs from top names in the business and fans from...

In Black and White explores prints from Africa and the African diaspora since 1960. As an accessible medium, print bridges the space between fine and commercial art as a vehicle for expression and carries with it a tradition of satire and protest, both...

As part of Motown's legendary songwriting and production team of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Lamont Dozier is responsible for such classics as "Baby I Need Your Loving," "You Can't Hurry Love," "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)," "Stop! In the...