The companion book to Henry Louis Gates; Jr.’s PBS series; And Still I Rise—a timeline and chronicle of the past fifty years of black history in the U.S. in more than 350 photos.Beginning with the assassination of Malcolm X in February 1965; And Still I Rise: From Black Power to the White House explores the last half-century of the African American experience. More than fifty years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act and the birth of Black Power; the United States has both a black president and black CEOs running Fortune 500 companies—and a large black underclass beset by persistent poverty; inadequate education; and an epidemic of incarceration. Harvard professor and scholar Henry Louis Gates; Jr. raises disturbing and vital questions about this dichotomy. How did the African American community end up encompassing such profound contradictions? And what will “the black community†mean tomorrow?Gates takes readers through the major historical events and untold stories of the sixty years that have irrevocably shaped both the African American experience and the nation as a whole; from the explosive social and political changes of the 1960s; into the 1970s and 1980s—eras characterized by both prosperity and neglect—through the turn of the century to today; taking measure of such racial flashpoints as the Tawana Brawley case; OJ Simpson’s murder trial; the murders of Amadou Diallo and Trayvon Martin; and debates around the NYPD’s “stop and frisk†policies. Even as it surveys the political and social evolution of black America; And Still I Rise is also a celebration of the accomplishments of black artists; musicians; writers; comedians; and thinkers who have helped to define American popular culture and to change our world.
#12252 in Books Porath Jason 2016-10-25 2016-10-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.00 x 1.19 x 8.00l; .0 #File Name: 0062405373384 pagesRejected Princesses Tales of History s Boldest Heroines Hellions and Heretics
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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful. I especially like that it is separated by maturity so that I ...By E. WagnerI have been following Jason's blog Rejected Princesses for a long time and am absolutely thrilled with the book. I especially like that it is separated by maturity so that I have a good idea before reading it if it will be appropriate for my 7 year old daughter (yes I read them first before she will but it's nice to have a guide).0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Amazing; gorgeous bookBy Rachel SmithAmazing; gorgeous book! It's full of wonderful pictures; high quality paper; humorous and yet serious writing; and is worth every penny. A lot of the characters are not what would be termed 'morally good' or 'heroes'; but that's pretty much the point--many men in history aren't morally good; but we still hear about them because what they did was big or unusual or amazing--even terrifying or tragic.It's a fascinating read; occasionally making jokes; but also taking its subject matter seriously if it's a heavier topic. So far as I can tell; it strives for accuracy without enforcing 'facts' which have been disputed or so on regarding these women's lives.Would definitely recommend; especially if you already love the website.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Absolutely fantastic read covering such a broad range of people and time you can't get bored.By RuthThis book details women that don't always get the acknowledgement they deserve in history. It starts out with the more mild stories; suitable for young kids; and advances through to warrior queens; spies; mathematicians; and more; some with violent or raunchy tendencies. Off to the side of each page is a number 1-5 indicating to you what level the story is at. There are also warnings on things like violence; sex; self harm; etc. The author's language changes as you get into the more advanced sections of the book too.The stories are inspiring; often funny; and most of all impressive. The stories draw from a variety of cultures around the world; and cover both mythical and real women. From ancient Egytian queens to Chinese pirates; from French sword-slinging opera singers to astronomical geniuses; civil rights activists and those who did their share of violating human rights; this book is an adventure from start to finish and is great for anyone who wants to have a slightly more realistic and comprehensive view of women through history.
