African American Studies
Carolina Clay: The Life and Legend of the Slave Potter Dave
Hardback
The compelling story of a slave, owned by the author's ancestors, who became one of the singular artists of the nineteenth century.
Firebrand of Liberty: The Story of Two Black Regiments That Changed the Course of the Civil War
Hardback
A nearly forgotten Civil War episode is restored to history in this masterful account.
An Illuminated Life: Belle da Costa Greene's Journey from Prejudice to Privilege
Hardback
The secret life of the sensational woman behind the Morgan masterpieces, who lit up New York society.
Meeting Faith: The Forest Journals of a Black Buddhist Nun
Paperback
A wry account of the road from Harvard scholarship student to ordination as northern Thailand's first black Buddhist nun.
Surviving the Silence: Black Women's Stories of Rape
Paperback
In this "intelligent", "stunning", and "honest" book, Charlotte Pierce-Baker weaves together the accounts of black women who have been raped and who have felt that they had to remain silent in order to protect themselves and their race.