african americans in the performing arts

Explores how African-American theatre, drama, sports, dance, and politics was impacted during the Harlem Renaissance, from 1910 to 1927.

Contains a collection of essays by various authors that analyze African-American theater and how it is performed today.

Profiles over 190 well-known African-Americans in the performing arts, from musicians and actors to choreographers and composers, providing information on their lives and careers as well as photos and lists of further resources.