African-American Voices (February 2005)
Recent titles by and about African Americans.

American Desert
Everett, Percival | Hyperion, © 2004 | Fic E
A dark comic tale from the literary genius.
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American Smooth: Poems
Dove, Rita | W.W. Norton, © 2004 | 811 Dove
Vivid snapshots of American cultural heritage from the former poet laureate.
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Angel of Harlem: A Novel Based on the Life of Dr. Mary Chin
Hansley, Kuwana | One World/Ballantine, © 2004 | Fic H
The accomplishments of the first black female physician in New York City are explored.
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Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights and Murder in the Jazz Age
Boyle, Kevin | Henry Holt, © 2004 | 345.7302 B
A compelling look at a crime that foretold the Civil Rights Movement.
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Blood Done Sign My Name
Tyson, Timothy | Crown, © 2004 | 975.6536 T
An unflinching look at the issue of race in the American South.
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Brothers in Arms: The Epic Story of the 761st Tank Battalion, WWII's Forgotten Heroes
Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem | Broadway Books, © 2004 | 940.5421 A
The black experience in the war is documented.
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Don't Play in the Sun: One Woman's Journey Through the Color Complex
Golden, Marita | Doubleday, © 2004 | 305.4889 C
This intimate self-portrait examines issues of color in the Black Community.
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The Full Matilda: A Novel
Haynes, David | Harlem Moon, © 2004 | Fic H
The strong bond of family and love are explored.
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Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes
Angelou, Maya | Random House, © 2004 | 641.5973 A
Food, friends and engaging tales from a master storyteller.
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Little Scarlet
Mosley, Walter | Little, Brown, © 2004 | Fic M
Easy returns to LA and murder immediately following the riots of 1965.
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M-A-C-N-O-L-I-A
Jordan, A. Van | W.W. Norton, © 2004 | 811 Jordan
Haunting poems inspired by MacNolia Cox, a 1936 black teen spelling bee champ.
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No Secrets, No Lies: How Black Families Can Heal from Sexual Abuse
Stone, Robin D. | Broadway Books, © 2004 | 362.883 S
A survivor looks hard and provides straightforward advice.
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Rising from the Rails: Pullman Porters and the Making of the Black Middle Class
Tye, Larry | Henry Holt, © 2004 | 331.8811 T
An engaging look at the men who prospered against all odds.
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Shades of Black: Crime and Mystery Stories by African American Authors
Bland, Eleanor Taylor | Berkeley Publishing Group, © 2004 | 808.83872 S
A dazzling collection from a close knit group of authors and friends.
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Shifting Through Neutral
Davis, Bridgett | Amistad, © 2004 | Fic D
A vibrant coming of age tale in the 1960's Motor City.
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Some People, Some Other Place
Cooper, J. California | Doubleday, © 2004 | Fic C
The lives of poor black descendants are deftly explored in this sprawling story.
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Soul City
Toure | Little, Brown, © 2004 | Fic T
Clever imagining of a utopian African American culture.
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Standing in the Shadows: Understanding and Overcoming Depression in Black Men
Head, John | Broadway Books, © 2004 | 616.8527 H
A compassionately written guide to wellness.
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Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Ward, Geoffrey | Knopf, © 2004 | B Johnson W
A compelling portrait of the celebrated and maligned boxing champion.
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Warrior Poet: A Biography of Audre Lorde
DeVeaux, Alexis | W.W. Norton, © 2004 | B Lorde D
A captivating look at the life of the poet, activist and librarian.
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