Dream A World Anew is the stunning gift book accompanying the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. It combines informative narratives from leading scholars; curators; and authors with objects from the museum's collection to present a thorough exploration of African American history and culture. The first half of the book bridges a major gap in our national memory by examining a wide arc of African American history; from Slavery; Reconstruction; the Harlem Renaissance; and the Great Migrations through Segregation; the Civil Rights Movement; and beyond. The second half of the book celebrates African American creativity and cultural expressions through art; dance; theater; and literature. Sidebars and profiles of influential figures--including Harriet Tubman; Robert Smalls; Ida B. Wells; Mordecai Johnson; Louis Armstrong; Nina Simone; and many others--provide additional context and interest throughout the book. Dream a World Anew is a powerful book that provides an opportunity to explore and revel in African American history and culture; as well as the chance to see how central African American history is for all Americans.
#1300422 in Books Overlook TP 2004-11-02 2004-10-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.28 x 6.09l; 1.37 #File Name: 1585676063432 pages
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