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African American literature has both been influenced by the great African diasporic heritage [7] and shaped it in many countries. It has been created within the larger realm of post-colonial literature, although scholars distinguish between the two, saying that "African American literature differs from most post-colonial literature in that it is written by members of a minority community who ...
A review of James A. Rawley's The Transatlantic Slave Trade, A History (1981) in The New York Times Book Review section described it as a drier account than Black Cargoes but more reliable and thorough. While the newer work was said to correct many misconceptions and stereotypes, it was criticized as "coldly detached' and "miss[ing] the human ...
The first Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for excellence in children's and young adult literature is presented. 1969. The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are established to honor outstanding Black authors and illustrators of children and young adult books. 1971. Ernest J. Gaines's Reconstruction-era novel The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is ...
OPINION: Part one of theGrio’s Black History Month series explores the myths, misunderstandings and mischaracterizations of America’s slaveholding past. The post Black History/White Lies: The ...
This bibliography of slavery in the United States is a guide to books documenting the history of slavery in the U.S., from its colonial origins in the 17th century through the adoption of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which officially abolished the practice in 1865. In addition, links are provided to related bibliographies and ...
His book traces Oglethorpe’s origins as a wealthy Englishman who held a seat in Parliament and served as deputy governor of the slave-trading Royal African Company before departing for America.