Figures In Black
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Figures In Black
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Author : Henry Louis Gates (Jr.)
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1987
Figures In Black written by Henry Louis Gates (Jr.) and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Literary Criticism categories.
Argues that Black literature cannot be characterized strictly as social realism, and offers a textual analysis of works by eighteenth- to twentieth-century Black writers.
Figures In Black Words Signs And The Racial Self
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Author : Henry Louis Gates Jr. Chairman of the Department of Afro-American Studies and W.E.B. DuBois Professor of the Humanities Harvard University
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1987-07-16
Figures In Black Words Signs And The Racial Self written by Henry Louis Gates Jr. Chairman of the Department of Afro-American Studies and W.E.B. DuBois Professor of the Humanities Harvard University and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987-07-16 with African Americans in literature categories.
"The originality, brilliance, and scope of the work is remarkable.... Gates will instruct, delight, and stimulate a broad range of readers, both those who are already well versed in Afro-American literature, and those who, after reading this book, will eagerly begin to be."--Barbara E. Johnson, Harvard University. "A critical enterprise of the first importance.... Gates promises to lead and to show the way in boldness of conception, in vigor of execution, and in vitality and pertinence of expression."--James Olney, Louisiana State University. Recently awarded Honorable Mention from the John Hope Franklin Publication Prize Committee of the American Studies Association, Figures in Black takes a provocative new look at how we analyze and define black literature. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., attacks the notion that the dominant mode of Afro-American literature is, or should be, a kind of social realism, evaluated primarily as a reflection of the "Black Experience." Instead, Gates insists that critics turn to the language of the text and bring to their work the close, methodical analysis of language made possible by modern literary theory. But his goal in this volume is not merely to "apply" contemporary theory to black texts. Indeed, as he ranges from 18th-century poet Phillis Wheatley to modern writers Ishmael Reed and Alice Walker, he attempts to redefine literary criticism itself, moving it away from a Eurocentric notion of a hierarchical canon--mostly white, Western, and male--to foster a truly comparative and pluralisic notion of literature. In doing so, he provides critics with a powerful tool for the analysis of black art and, more important, reveals for all readers the brilliance and depth of the Afro-American tradition.
Figures In Black
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Author : Henry Louis Gates
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Figures In Black written by Henry Louis Gates and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with African Americans categories.
Figures In Black
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Author : Henry Louis Gates (jr.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Figures In Black written by Henry Louis Gates (jr.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with categories.
Black Stats
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Author : Monique W. Morris
language : en
Publisher: New Press, The
Release Date : 2014-01-28
Black Stats written by Monique W. Morris and has been published by New Press, The this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-28 with Social Science categories.
Black Stats—a comprehensive guide filled with contemporary facts and figures on African Americans—is an essential reference for anyone attempting to fathom the complex state of our nation. With fascinating and often surprising information on everything from incarceration rates, lending practices, and the arts to marriage, voting habits, and green jobs, the contextualized material in this book will better attune readers to telling trends while challenging commonly held, yet often misguided, perceptions. A compilation that at once highlights measures of incredible progress and enumerates the disparate impacts of social policies and practices, this book is a critical tool for advocates, educators, and policy makers. Black Stats offers indispensable information that is sure to enlighten discussions and provoke debates about the quality of Black life in the United States today—and help chart the path to a better future. There are less than a quarter-million Black public school teachers in the U.S.—representing just 7 percent of all teachers in public schools. Approximately half of the Black population in the United States lives in neighborhoods that have no White residents. In the five years before the Great Recession, the number of Black-owned businesses in the United States increased by 61 percent. A 2010 study found that 41 percent of Black youth feel that rap music videos should be more political. There are no Black owners or presidents of an NFL franchise team. 78 percent of Black Americans live within 30 miles of a coal-fired power plant, compared with 56 percent of White Americans.
The Image Of The Black In Western Art
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Author : David Bindman
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2010
The Image Of The Black In Western Art written by David Bindman and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Art and race categories.
"A pioneering work in the field of art history, The Image of the Black in Western Art is a comprehensive series of ten books which offers a lavishly illustrated history of the representations of people of African descent from antiquity to the present. Each book includes a series of essays by some of the most distinguished names in art history. Ranging from images of Pharaohs created by unknown hands almost 3,500 years ago to the works of the great masters of European and American art such as Bosch, Dürer, Mantegna, Rembrandt, Rubens, Watteau, Hogarth, Copley, and Goya to stunning new media creations by contemporary black artists, these books are generously illustrated with beautiful, moving, and often little-known images of black people. Black figures-queens and slaves, saints and soldiers, priests and prisoners, dancers and athletes, children and gods-are central to the visual imagination of Western civilization. Written in accessible language, the extensive and insightful commentaries on the illustrations by distinguished art historians make this series invaluable for the general reader and the specialist alike."--Résumé de l'éditeur.
100 Greatest African Americans
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Author : Molefi Kete Asante
language : en
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date : 2010-06-28
100 Greatest African Americans written by Molefi Kete Asante and has been published by Prometheus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-28 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Since 1619, when Africans first came ashore in the swampy Chesapeake region of Virginia, there have been many individuals whose achievements or strength of character in the face of monumental hardships have called attention to the genius of the African American people. This book attempts to distill from many wonderful possibilities the 100 most outstanding examples of greatness. Pioneering scholar of African American Studies Molefi Kete Asante has used four criteria in his selection: the individual''s significance in the general progress of African Americans toward full equality in the American social and political system; self-sacrifice and the demonstration of risk for the collective good; unusual will and determination in the face of the greatest danger or against the most stubborn odds; and personal achievement that reveals the best qualities of the African American people. In adopting these criteria Professor Asante has sought to steer away from the usual standards of popular culture, which often elevates the most popular, the wealthiest, or the most photogenic to the cult of celebrity. The individuals in this book - examples of lasting greatness as opposed to the ephemeral glare of celebrity fame - come from four centuries of African American history. Each entry includes brief biographical information, relevant dates, an assessment of the individual''s place in African American history with particular reference to a historical timeline, and a discussion of his or her unique impact on American society. Numerous pictures and illustrations will accompany the articles. This superb reference work will complement any library and be of special interest to students and scholars of American and African American history.
Figures In Black Out
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Author : Kate Mary Bruce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1941
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Black History Figures Coloring Book
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Author : Aryla Publishing
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-01-11
Black History Figures Coloring Book written by Aryla Publishing and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-11 with categories.
Black History Figures Colouring Book Black History Colouring Book suitable for adults and children of all races celebrate the achievements of Black historical figures involved in civil rights, government, literature, the performing arts, athletics, television and stage. Each historical figure has made a huge contribution to our history. Beautiful hand drawn sketches to color. Encourage your mental wellness through the use of colour; a known therapy for stress throughout many cultures since ancient times. Feel empowered and inspired as you and your child use colour to bring these images to life. These books can also act as a fun learning experience for all to share. Get your copy today!
Hidden Figures
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Author : Margot Lee Shetterly
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2018-05-08
Hidden Figures written by Margot Lee Shetterly and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award–nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture book readers! Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good. They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world. In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career. "Finally, the extraordinary lives of four African American women who helped NASA put the first men in space is available for picture book readers," proclaims Brightly in their article "18 Must-Read Picture Books of 2018." "Will inspire girls and boys alike to love math, believe in themselves, and reach for the stars."