Maintains that, except from treatments of slavery as a legal condition, there was little coverage of African Americans in the first half-century of the "American Historical Review." Asserts, however, that coverage of black issues was even less in other scholarly journals. Reviews recent historiography related to African Americans. (CFR)

Describes the black intellectual tradition behind the concept of African American studies, which is descriptive, corrective, and prescriptive. Explains that black studies has always been a critical body of scholarship seeking over time to dismantle powerful racist intellectual categories and white supremacy itself. Describes the history and…

Examines possibilities for the future of black studies, highlighting Detroit as a focal point for historical analysis. Discusses the development of the Department of Africana Studies at Wayne State University, examining historical events that directly relate to discussions about the future of black studies. Investigates why black studies is so…

Discusses the role sociology plays in the society through an examination of sociological theory. Reviews the contributions and reactions of Black sociologists to these theories from the nineteenth century through the 1950s. (Author/MK)

Developed as part of a multicultural research project conducted in the San Diego Community College District, this booklet presents the findings of an eight-member research team about various elements of Black American culture and history. The booklet begins with a brief history of Black Americans from the time of the arrival of the first slaves to…

Describes the Black Saga Competition, an academic quiz that tests 4th-8th graders' knowledge of African American history from the 1500s to the present. The key goal of the competition, which is designed to appeal to students of all races, is to bring African American history into the mainstream curriculum and help students understand that this is…

Briefly outlines the ways race and technology shaped: (1) the early enslavement of African Americans; (2) the work of bondsmen and women during the antebellum era; and (3) the increasing urbanization of the African American population during the industrial age. (CMK)

"Twelve Years a Slave" is a script intended to go with accompanying audio cassettes. It was developed for Voices of Liberty (a project of New Faces of Liberty) and was produced by the San Francisco Study Center as one of their "Cutting Edge Curriculum Materials." The story told by the script is excerpted from the 1989 edition…

In 1868, Africatown was established in Mobile and Prichard, Alabama, by members of the last cargo of slaves brought to the United States. The community deserves recognition as a National Historic District because it is one of the few places in America where most residents can collectively trace their lineage to a group of pure Africans. In its…

Discusses the major milestones in the battle for voting rights focusing on the 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Considers the future role of direct voting, specifically initiatives and referendums, and questions whether initiatives and referendums will encourage voter turnout. (CMK)

Explains that the marginal position of Chinese in Mississippi, neither white nor black, played a vital role in the development of their identity. Discusses the social, economic, and cultural influences that produced a Chinese American community in the south markedly different from the one in California. (MJP)

In a time of heightened concern for useful integrated studies in U.S. history, Merl Eppse's work is at the forefront of quality material. Unfortunately it has been largely ignored. Merl Eppse was one of the first educators to write a U.S. history textbook that presented the history of U.S. blacks in an integrated manner. He was the head of the…

Describes the process employed by one author in researching and writing a historical novel set during the Civil War. Identifies the issues that arose during the project. Asserts that the ultimate aim of historical fiction for young readers should be to show the heights to which humanity can reach. (SG)

Discusses the history of the black baseball experience. Describes formation of the black leagues, the players, and the discrimination they faced in baseball in the United States. Explains how the early black players introduced new aspects to the major leagues that transformed and improved the quality of play. (DK)

Reviews the creation and content of the public television series "Africans in America: America's Journey through Slavery." Summarizes the four constituent programs: (1) "Terrible Transformation (1562-1750)"; (2) "Revolution (1750-1805)"; (3) "Brotherly Love (1791-1831)"; and (4) "Judgment Day (1831-1861)." Introduces contents of special journal…