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The 10 essays here explore the images of blacks in historical
contemporary American culture. Negative and stereotypical images of
blacks have been deeply embedded in our art, music, literature,
film, theater, and other forms of expression. On the other hand, as
the preface states, black artists and others have also celebrated
images of strength, beauty, and achievement.' Reflecting the
complexity of the relationship between the races, these two
elements are often intertwined. This reference work explores these
images, both positive and negative, and their historical
development and impact on both black and American culture. . . .
Its unique qualities are the discussions and sources for studying
and understanding those artifacts as well as the provision of a
historical perspective on the images. "Reference Books
Bulletin"
This comprehensive work enriches and extends the subject matter
and the scope of the leading books on the topic, and provides a
ready reference for information published in scattered sources. It
interprets the use of black images in a variety of media, such as
works of art, popular titles, and other sources, and identifies the
artifacts, books, films, and other materials that have been
collected privately or in libraries. The ten chapters also discuss
pertinent literature on the wide range of themes that they cover,
and include a selective list of additional references for further
study and research. Also included are numerous illustrations that
provide an interesting pictorial perspective on this controversial
topic.
"[This work] will be useful to librarians, to genealogists, and to
persons searching American Indian, Asian-American, black American,
and Hispanic-American ancestries. . . . Family researchers or
librarians will find this comprehensive, user-friendly work
invaluable." Reference Books Bulletin
This two-volume set showcases the achievements of African American
entrepreneurs and the various businesses that they founded,
developed, or promote as well as the accomplishments of many
African American leaders-both those whose work is well-known and
other achievers who have been neglected in history. Nearly everyone
is familiar with New York City's Wall Street, a financial center of
the world, but much fewer individuals know about the black Wall
Streets in Durham and Tulsa, where prominent examples of successful
African American leaders emerged. Encyclopedia of African American
Business: Updated and Revised Edition tells the fascinating story
that is the history of African American business, providing readers
with an inspiring image of the economic power of black people
throughout their existence in the United States. It continues the
historical account of developments in the African American business
community and its leaders, describing the period from 18th-century
America to the present day. The book describes current business
leaders, opens a fuller and deeper insight into the topics chosen,
and includes numerous statistical tables within the text and in a
separate section at the back of the book. The encyclopedia is
arranged under three broad headings: Entry List, Topical Entry
List, and Africa American Business Leaders by Occupation. This
arrangement introduces readers to the contents of the work and
enables them to easily find information about specific individuals,
topics, or occupations. The book will appeal to students from high
school through graduate school as well as researchers, library
directors, business enterprises, and anyone interested in
biographical information on African Americas who are business
leaders will benefit from the work. Provides a broad overview of
the development of African American business and business leaders,
from the beginning of black life in America through the present
Demonstrates that African Americans developed self-sufficiency
early on despite rampant racism and legal restrictions and how
their efforts and accomplishments impacted the economy Identifies
many women African American business leaders Introduces readers to
the success of African American entrepreneurs beyond American
shores Shows the influence of social media on the shaping of
businesses in the modern context
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