African American Literature

A Library of Congress resource guide for the study of black history and culture, including overviews of several pivotal historical periods.

A collection of original and authoritative essays arranged thematically and chronologically, covering a wide range of subjects from the seventeenth century to the present day.

Presents an overview and reappraisal of the field of African American studies with essays from expert scholars.

Includes the work of more than 300 scholars and presents more than 500 articles covering the historical, political, economic, and cultural connections between people of African descent and the rest of the world. Entries cover such diverse topics as: Afro-Fusion Dance, Art in the African Diaspora, Black Churches, the African experience in a variety of countries, Hip Hop Culture in the African Diaspora, Billie Holiday, the Nation of Islam, and Spellman College.