Examines how Black music functions as rhetoric, considering its subject not merely reflective of but central to African American public discourse. Author, musician, and... Læs mere
Tells an engrossing tale of outside forces that shape racial and cultural identity, the importance of mentorship and friendship, and the lasting impact of an unstable and often heartbreaking family dynamic.
Tells the story of the Civil Rights icon and Black lawyer who fought racism and political oppression with uncommon devotion. The stories of Black lawyers and judges are rarely told. By sharing George Crockett's life of principled courage, ""No Equal Justice"" breaks this silence.
Linda Solomon met Aretha Franklin in 1983 when she was just beginning her career as a photo journalist and newspaper columnist. The Queen Next... Læs mere
Tells the story of the German-Jewish immigrant who rose from poverty to become one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century. Albert... Læs mere
Traces the history of the cemetery in nineteenth- and twentieth-century America, with a specific discussion of the art, architecture, and history of the cemeteries of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A study of Ben Shahn's New Deal murals (1933-43) in the context of American Jewish history, labor history, and public discourse.
An examination of the benefits and consequences to cities when companies relocate to the suburbs. Theoretic models of a... Læs mere