These are just a few of the reference sources on African American studies topics available in our Reference area and online databases.
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The African American Almanac by (Credo eBook) Covering events surrounding the civil rights movement; African American literature, art, and music; religion within the black community; and advances in science and medicine, this reference connects history to the issues currently facing the African American community and provides a range of information on society and culture.
Black America by (EBSCO eBook) This two-volume encyclopedia presents a state-by-state history of African Americans in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Encyclopedia of African American Music by (EBSCO eBook) Showcases all facets of African American music, including folk, religious, concert, and popular styles of today. Illuminates the profound role that African American music has plays in American cultural history.
Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture by (EBSCO eBook) This four-volume encyclopedia contains compelling and comprehensive information on African American popular culture that will be valuable to high school students and undergraduates, college instructors, researchers, and general readers.
The Oxford Companion to African American Literature by (EBSCO eBook) The Oxford Companion to African American Literature provides the first comprehensive one-volume reference work devoted to this rich tradition, surveying the length and breadth of black literary history, focusing in particular on the lives and careers of more than 400 writers.
African American Folklore by (EBSCO eBook) African American folklore dates back 240 years and has had a significant impact on American culture from the slavery period to the modern day. This encyclopedia provides accessible entries on key elements of this long history, including folklore originally derived from African cultures that have survived here and those that originated in the United States.650 E Parkway S, Memphis, TN 38117 · (901) 321-3432