race identity

An illustrated story of an African-American boy who comes to appreciate his dark skin by learning about his African heritage from his grandfather.

Rebecca Walker discusses how she dealt with her mixed heritage and remained true to both her African-American and Jewish cultures.

Offers step-by-step advice to African-Americans on how to find their roots and trace their family trees, discussing how to interview family members and how to find and use census reports, slave schedules, and other sources of information; and including tips on using the Internet to conduct research.

Studies the rise of African-American cultural heros during the civil rights and Black Power eras of the 1960s and 1970s, and discusses their influence on, and contributions to the Black Revolution and the continuing vitality of the American spirit.

Traces the history of the word "nigger", discussing its origins, the different connotations it has had, how it has been used, and the controversies which have surrounded its use.

Describes how the author's hip-hop culture radically contrasted with his book-loving father's endless pursuit of knowledge, revealing how the father-son bond eventually overcame the genre's rebellious messages.

Examines the connection between genetics and the competitive superiority of athletes of African descent.

Contains seven essays in which the author shares his thoughts and experiences as a Chinese American.