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African American Journey to Freedom in New York and Related Sites, 1823-1870: Freedom Knows No Color

Meticulously researched, Harry Bradshaw Matthews' history discusses antislavery movements in African American communities in New York State, as well as Pennsylvania and South Carolina, and their role … mehr »

geschrieben von Harry Bradshaw Matthews (Autor)

Kamp Olympik

For the average pole vaulter, what could trump winning an Olympic gold medal? For 1960 gold medalist Bragg the answer was easy: open a camp where inner-city boys could have a taste of the great … mehr »

geschrieben von Don Bragg (Autor) und Theresa Bragg (Orchester)

The African Interior Mission

In this educational and entertaining work, Allen unravels some of the cultural complexities of Liberian society. A double drama of the lives of two teenage boys to show how friendship transcends the … mehr »

geschrieben von C. William Allen (Autor)

The Beggars' Pursuit

Ambassador Molu Sakeseba fiercely protects his country's interests, but Washington is not happy with Dictator Motutu, especially for his role in the Tutsi genocide. With praise and not fury, Motutu … mehr »

geschrieben von Christian Filostrat (Autor)

The History of the N'Ko Alphabet and Its Role in Mande Transnational Identity: Words as Weapons

Oyler discusses the creation of the N'ko alphabet by Souleymane Kant in 1949 in Guinea. She carefully documents N'ko's dissemination by a grassroots literacy campaign that started with Kant and … mehr »

geschrieben von Dianne White Oyler (Autor)

The History of the N'Ko Alphabet and Its Role in Mande Transnational Identity: Words as Weapons

Oyler discusses the creation of the N'ko alphabet by Souleymane Kant in 1949 in Guinea. She carefully documents N'ko's dissemination by a grassroots literacy campaign that started with Kant and … mehr »

geschrieben von Dianne White Oyler (Autor)

United States Policy Towards Liberia, 1822 to 2003: Unintended Consequences

Hyman examines the complex and often troubled relations--economic, social, cultural, political, ideological, and military--between the United States and Liberia from the dawn of the 19th century to … mehr »

geschrieben von Lester S. Hyman (Autor)

Visions of Black Life: A Collection of Outstanding Short Stories and Poetry, Vol II May 2006

A collection of literary fiction featuring aspects of the historic or present-day black experience in the United States or its territories. Includes the work of ten contributors: MOON DOGS II, Ramona … mehr »

geschrieben von Africana Homestead Legacy Publishers (Autor) und Ramona Newton (Solist) und Sherlock Griffith (Solist)

Visions of Black Life: An Outstanding Collection of Short Stories and Poetry, Volume I May 2005

This diverse group of authors captures the black experience from interesting perspectives: mature versus young adult and those within versus those outside the community. The short stories range from … mehr »

geschrieben von Rachel Elizabeth Griffiths (Solist) und Carolyn Cordelia Williams (Herausgeber) und Aaliyah Thomas (Herausgeber)