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African Americans and the Arts
African Americans and the Arts
"The history of African-American/Black History Month traces back to 1915, when the “Father of Black History Month,” Dr. Carter G. Woodson, founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, which is currently known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Through their diligence and commitment to African American citizens, Dr. Woodson and the ASALH introduced the first Negro History Week in February 1926.
The theme for this year is “African Americans and the Arts.” This site will showcase ebooks that explore the diverse and dynamic expressions of African American creativity and identity. You will find ebooks that feature African American artists, writers, musicians, performers, and cultural leaders. You will also discover ebooks celebrating the richness and variety of African American arts, from visual and performing arts to literature and folklore.
Photography
Photography
Presents more than 100 color photographs of Black children and teens from around the world, celebrating their beauty, hair, fashion, style, and expression. Includes descriptions of the subjects' lives, discussing their countries of origin, interests, personal challenges, and activism. Includes inspirational quotes and proverbs.
Poetry
Poetry
A collection of erasure poems about the deaths of Black men, women, and children created by blacking out words from the novel, "Lincoln in the Bardo." Includes a conversation with the author, and a section of color photographs depicting art, murals, and memorials for the Black victims and for Black Lives Matter.
A collection of poems by African-American writers, including Lucy Terry, Gwendolyn Bennett, and Alice Walker.
Short Stories
Short Stories
Ten stories portray life on a block in Harlem.
Letters
Letters
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