african-americans

A beautiful, gritty, coming-of-age tale about two young African Americans in the San Bernardino Valley--a story of exceptional power, lyricism, and depth. Erycha and Touissant live only a few miles apart in the city of Highland, but their worlds are starkly separated by the lines of class, violence, and history. In alternating chapters that touch and intertwine only briefly, Brother and the Dancer follows their adolescence and young adulthood on two sides of the city, the luminous San Bernardino range casting its hot shade over their separate tales in an unflinching vision of black life in Southern California.

Presents an ethnic retelling of the story of a little boy who arrives in Heaven long before he is ready for an existence of psalm singing and meditation.

Presents information on all aspects of Afro-American life including politics, employment and income, education, religion, literature, performing arts, science and medicine, and sports.

The death of high school basketball star Rob Washington in an automobile accident affects the lives of his close friend Andy, who was driving the car, and many others in the school.

A biography of the legendary boxer, who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his conversion to Islam and opposition to the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing.

Ten stories portray life on a block in Harlem.

Chronicles the experiences of two African-American women growing up in North Carolina at the turn-of-the-century.

Discusses the holiday in which African-Americans celebrate their roots and cultural heritage.