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Historically, Black Americans have easily found common ground on political, social, and economic goals. Yet, there are signs of increasing variety of opinion among Blacks in the United States, due in large part to the influx of Afro-Latino, Afro-Caribbean, and African immigrants to the United States. This book tells their story.
Explores the numerous ways in which the expanding and rapidly changing demographics of Black communities in the United States call into question the very foundations of political identity that has united African Americans for generations.
Addressing the role of gender and sexuality in the anti-racist politics of black Americans, these essays deal with topics such as the legal construction of black male identity, domestic abuse in black families, the power of black machismo, and the politics of black male/white female relationships.
Includes essays that cover topics such as the legal construction of black male identity, domestic abuse in the black community, the enduring power of black machismo, the politics of black male/white female relationships, the role of black men in black women's quest for racial equality, and the heterosexist nature of black political engagement.
The White Man in Africa from the 15th Century to World War I
Since it was first published in 1920, The Black Man's Burden has been widely recognized as a prime source of education and influence in the field of African history.
Los Angeles is well-known as a temperate paradise with expansive beaches and mountain vistas, a booming luxury housing market, and the home of glamorous Hollywood. This title presents an analysis of the historical and contemporary contours of black life in Los Angeles.
