african american influences

"A brilliant synthesis of African and African-American history that shows how slavery differed in different regions of the country, and how the Africans and their descendants influenced the culture, commerce, and laws of the early United States"--.

Examines the history of the United States, focusing on events that influenced African-Americans and how they advanced liberty and justice in America.

"[Presents the first in a three volume set that covers] everything from sports to art, religion, music, and entrepreneurship, this book documents the vast array of African American cultural expressions and discusses their impact on the culture of the United States"-- Provided by publisher.

Examines the history of African Americans and the contributions they have made.

Dream A World Anew is the stunning gift book accompanying the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. It combines informative narratives from leading scholars, curators, and authors with objects from the museum's collection to present a thorough exploration of African American history and culture.

"Black Power burst onto the world scene in 1966 with ideas, politics, and fashion that opened the eyes of millions of people across the globe. In the United States, the movement spread like wildfire: high school and college youth organized black student unions; educators created black studies programs; Black Power conventions gathered thousands of people from all walks of life; and books, journals, bookstores, and publishing companies spread Black Power messages and imagery throughout the country and abroad. Black Power aesthetics of natural hair and African-inspired fashion, ornaments, and home decor--and the concept that black was beautiful--resonated throughout the country. The black arts movement inspired the creation of some eight hundred black theaters and cultural centers, where a generation of writers and artists forged a new and enduring cultural vision. Published in conjunction with a major 2016 exhibit at New York's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Black Power 50 includes original interviews with key figures from the movement, essays from today's leading Black Power scholars, and more than one hundred stunning images from the Schomburg's celebrated archives, offering a beautiful and compelling introduction to the history and meaning of this pivotal movement. "--.

Examines the history of the United States, focusing on events that influenced African-Americans and how they advanced liberty and justice in America.

Traces African American history from 1513-2008, focusing on defining events, debates, and controversies, covering history, society, politics, and culture, and including eight hundred images.

Provides a historical analysis of "hip" from its journey to the Harlem Renaissance and covers colonial plantations, pulp magazine racks, and hipster hangouts. Examines the works of bop jazz and Beat Generation writers as "models of complex social forces." Explores evidence of African and European influence on the blues and hip.

Provides a collection of essays that examines how White American culture consistently and repeatedly takes aspects of African American culture for definition of their own.