African-American Voices (February 2007)
Recent titles by and about African-Americans.
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All Aunt Hagar's Children: Stories
Jones, Edward P.
| Amistad, © 2006 | FIC J
This riveting collection of short stories explores the experiences of African-Americans living in Washington, D.C.
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At Canaan's Edge: America in the King Years, 1965-68
Branch, Taylor
| Simon & Schuster, © 2006 | 323.1196 B
In this engrossing and masterful work, Branch concludes the three-volume biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power
Williams-Forson, Psyche A.
| University of North Carolina Press, © 2006 | 394.12 F
In this scholarly study, the relationship between food, race and feminism are interpreted.
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Days of Rage
Nelscott, Kris
| St. Martin's Minotaur, © 2006 | FIC N
Nelscott delivers a gripping historical mystery set against the backdrop of escalating racial tensions in the early 1900s and the 1960s.
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Dominion: A Novel
Baker, Calvin
| Grove Press, © 2006 | FIC B
In this compelling novel, three generations of African-American men struggle with the meaning of freedom and responsibility in pre-emancipation America.
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Fortunate Son: A Novel
Mosley, Walter
| Little, Brown and Co., © 2006 | FIC M
This astounding tale illustrates the power of unconditional love between two unlikely siblings.
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Free Burning: A Novel
Ojikutu, Bayo
| Three Rivers Press, © 2006 | FIC O
This intense urban tale reveals the mind of a man fighting for survival on the unforgiving streets of Chicago.
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Harlem Really Cooks: The Nouvelle Soul Food of Harlem
Lawrence, Sandra
| Lake Isle Press, © 2006 | 641.5929 L
Written by a lifelong Harlem resident, this unique cookbook features history, personal stories and inventive culinary flavors.
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Jokes My Father Never Taught Me: Life, Love, and Loss with Richard Pryor
Pryor, Rain
| ReganBooks, © 2006 | B Pryor
In this moving and candid memoir, Pryor provides a glimpse into life with her famous father.
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Letters to a Young Brother: Manifest Your Destiny
Harper, Hill
| Gotham Books, © 2006 | 170.8421 H
Accomplished actor Harper offers timeless advice that transcends age, race and gender.
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Lost Hearts in Italy: A Novel
Lee, Andrea
| Random House, © 2006 | FIC L
The chaos of love, race and life are deftly explored in this powerful novel.
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Middle Passages: African American Journeys to Africa, 1787-2005
Campbell, James T.
| Penguin Press, © 2006 | 916.0422 C
This scholarly account documents the experiences of African-Americans seeking a connection to Africa.
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Native Guard: Poems
Trethewey, Natasha D.
| Houghton Mifflin, © 2006 | 811 Trethewey
This compelling collection of poetry delves into themes of ancestry, love and race.
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Never Drank the Kool-Aid: Essays
Touré
| Picador, © 2006 | 306.0973 T
The worlds of contemporary sports and entertainment personalities are brought to life in this colorful and bold collection of essays.
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Nowhere Is a Place
McFadden, Bernice L.
| Dutton, © 2006 | FIC M
In this multigenerational saga, an estranged mother and daughter discover the hidden history that has torn them apart.
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A Piece of Cake: A Memoir
Brown, Cupcake
| Crown, © 2006 | B Brown
In this absorbing memoir, Brown reveals the harsh reality of addiction and her challenging road to recovery.
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Prospero's Daughter: A Novel
Nunez, Elizabeth
| Ballantine Books, © 2006 | FIC N
Nunez adeptly weaves together an engrossing tale of love, power and revenge set in Trinidad.
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The Skin Between Us: A Memoir of Race, Beauty, and Belonging
Ragusa, Kym
| W.W. Norton, © 2006 | B Ragusa
This poignant portrait explores the complex family history that shaped a process of self-discovery for a young, bi-racial woman.
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Teahouse of the Almighty: Poems
Smith, Patricia
| Coffee House Press, © 2006 | 811 Smith
The dynamic words of this famed performance artist shine in this energetic and imaginative collection.
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Third Girl from the Left
Southgate, Martha
| Houghton Mifflin, © 2005 | FIC S
This intense novel weaves together the stories of three generations of women as they each wrestle with issues of identity and desire, while holding on to the common passion that binds them.
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Unburnable: A Novel
John, Marie-Elena
| Amistad, © 2006 | FIC J
In this powerful story, secrets of the past are revealed in an attempt to bring closure to a woman with a flawed and hidden history.
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Will You Die with Me?: My Life and the Black Panther Party
Forbes, Flores A.
| Atria Books, © 2006 | B Forbes
In this insightful biography, a well-placed insider reflects on the history of the Black Panther Party.
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Wind in a Box
Hayes, Terrance
| Penguin Books, © 2006 | 811 Hayes
In this solid, new collection, Hayes delivers hip, funny and stimulating poetry.
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