intellectual life

A collection of writings on Jewish themes including sacred texts, literature, art and craft, sorrow and survival, diaspora and homeland.

Features African American biographies, misunderstood historical facts, essays on significant legislation and movements, and 150 photographs and illustrations.

Describes the events of the Harlem Renaissance and explains its impact on arts and culture, in a book where the reader's choices reveal the historical details from three different perspectives.

Discusses the history of race and religion in American politics, and describes how both opponents and supporters of slavery drew equally from the Holy Bible to support their claims, the 1830 slave revolt led by Nat Turner, the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, and more.

Examines the independent-minded and spirited white women of the black Harlem Renaissance during the 1920s, collectively referred to as Miss Anne, exploring their motivations and often misunderstood choices.

A collection of essays by African-American poet Mari Evans in which she addresses the lives of African-Americans in the United States and provides advice on change; discussing family, politics, education, the importance of museums, and other related topics.

Presents a comprehensive study of American Jewish women beginning with the first Jewish settlers in New Amsterdam in 1654 to the end of the twentieth century and shows how they helped to shape American society, politics, and culture.

Contains twenty-three essays by Italian-American writers, including personal memoirs, analyses of Italian-American literature, and discussions by Italian-American intellectuals on aspects of their heritage.