Black Women in America--An Historical Encyclopedia

In "Black Women in America: An Historical Encyclopedia," Darlene Clark Hine (Editor) gives us, in two volumes, a compendium of the most influential black women in American history and the movements and actions they were a part of. It is a veritable Who's Who and What's What! Volume I takes us from A to L, literally from The Abolition Movement to Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, the founder of the first Greek-letter organization for Black Women-Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA). Volume II takes us from M to Z, from Jackie "Moms" Mabley, who's career went from minstrel shows to the Harlem Renaissance to movies to record albums to television, to the Zeta Phi Beta (ZPB) Sorority. Volume II also includes a chronology of Black Women in the U.S. from 1619 through 1992. These are very special, large edition books which cover extraordinary women. They are x-library (with usual markings) oversized hardbacks with dustjackets in very good condition. $49.99 for the set

CORE: A Study in the Civil Rights Movement, 1942-1968

Written by Autust Meier and Elliott Rudwick, "CORE: A Study in the Civil Rights Movement, 1942-1968," educates about CORE: The Congress of Racial Equality, which began in 1942 as a small interracial group, pioneering in nonviolent direct action, and went on to become a major force in the civil rights movement. They spear-headed legislation for desegregation, voter registration and campaigns for better jobs and housing. A fascinating read. $24.99. Stock number 96283.

Black Protest Thought in the Twentieth Century, Second Edition

"Black Protest Thought in the Twentieth Century, Second Edition" also edited by August Meier, Elliott Rudwick and this time Francis L. Broderick, is a selection of essays written by the greats--Booker T. Washington, W. H. Councill, W. E. B. DuBois and opposing viewpoints from the likes of Monroe Trotter. It is a great collection of protest thought by those most involved. $19.99. Stock number 72036.

I Dream A World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America
	This softback coffe-table size book, "I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America" is exquisitely filled with full-page black and white photos and bios on some of the lesser-known, but should be better-known women who helped make positive changes in America. Gorgeous and a wonderfully appealing read. Has a discreet wrinkle down the front cover. $12.49. Stock number 95844.

States' Laws on Race and Color
	Published in 1950, this is a look at a time when there were huge chasms of difference in the way state's recognized the rights, or lack thereof, of the African American. A very comprehensive glimpse in the statutes that were in place prior to the change that came about a decade later. $249.99. Stock number 33554.

1866-1916 Centennial Program--The Upward Way
	This is a very interesting bit of history put out by The Freedmen's Aid Society from Cincinnati, OH. Full of amazing facts and statistics. $49.99. #98994. Study the Way