New Releases by James Haskins

A history of the system of segration that kept African Americans in poverty and oppression from the end of Reconstruction through the early years of the twentieth century.

Presents the history of Africa's rich cultural empires from the early part of the millennium through the time of Christopher Columbus.

Uses the Swahili words for the numbers from one to ten to introduce the land, history, and culture of Kenya.

Using the numbers one through ten, this book provides an introduction to the land, history, and culture of Egypt.

Learn about Afghanistan as you count in English and Pushto.

"The House That Jack Built" is a true rags-to-riches American success story. Hal Jackson is founder, owner, and Group Chairman of Inner City Broadcasting Corporation, the largest black-owned broadcasting network in the nation. This is about a remarkable man, whose determination and vision would make him one of the most significant figures in American radio and television history.

Uses the experiences of two individuals, Ada "Bricktop" Smith and Joe Jones, to present the story of the Great Migration of Southern Blacks to northern cities from the late 1800s to the years after World War I.

A biography of the son of former slaves who received a Ph.D. in history from Harvard and devoted his life to bringing the achievements of his race to the world's attention.

When the North won the Civil War, former slaves rejoiced at the notion of a society in which all people, regardless of color, would enjoy equality. But the reality turned out to be that freedom was just a concept without a means to attain life's basic needs--and the freedpeople remained in circumstances not much different from those of slavery.

Profiles a variety of African American entrepreneurs, from the early years, through the Civil War and Reconstruction, to modern times.

The black woman whose acts of civil disobedience led to the 1956 Supreme Court order to desegregate buses in Montgomery, Alabama, explains what she did and why.

Summary: A biography of the Afro-American who dreamed of a career as a violinist before joining the Nation of Islam and rising in its ranks, eventually becoming its leader.

Examines the life and accomplishments of the first black judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court.

In this fascinating book, Haskins chronicles the struggle to overturn the laws of segregation that dealt with transportation: from Morgan vs. Commonwealth of Virginia to the Freedom Rides. These rides captured the attention of the nation and the world. By the end of the Freedom Rides, important federal laws were in place that ended legal segregation.

Interested in finding the soul of the Big Apple? You'll have to look further than the Empire State Building.... New York is probably America's richest city in African American history and heritage. Due to attractive rents and increased public transportation at the dawn of the century, blacks made the city the site of their largest neighborhood, Harlem. However, in New York there are many more sites outside of Harlem that espouse the significant contributions of African Americans. The Guide to Black New York seeks out famous and infamous legends, jazz joints and soul food diners scattered over the five boroughs, and African American media - radio and newspapers. It leads you to the museums, historic sites and festivals that honor the past and present work of African Americans who have contributed their minds, their labor, their music, and their art to make the city what it is today. From the pre-Revolutionary War period to the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement to the monumental election of David Dinkins as the first black mayor of the city, this guide highlights sights and sounds of a culture that has been long overlooked in history.

Discusses the people and events connected with the 1963 March on Washington, as well as the consequences of this well-known civil rights demonstration.

"The name Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. symbolized many things to many people. Pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church, America's largest black congregation. Congressman from Harlem for twenty-five years. Chairman of the powerful House Education and Labor Committee. Marcher for black civil rights as early as the 1930s. Flamboyant high-liver whose well-publicized excesses led to expulsion from Congress and near-exile on his island retreat of Bimini. Symbol of hope for blacks all over America for two decades. King of Harlem." "Who was this complex, charismatic, controversial man? James Haskins has used interviews with family, friends and associates of the late Congressman to trace his life and public career. He tells of Adam Powell's privileged boyhood as the only son of a respected minister; of his fiery leadership as a young Harlem minister demonstrating for jobs for blacks during the depression; of his years as the sole voice of black people in the United States Congress; his achievements as chairman of the Education and Labor Committee during the 1960s; the controversies which led to his expulsion from Congress; and the last bitter years in Bimini." "This perceptive biography both captures the essence of a remarkable black leader and establishes his place in history as the man who, "probably more than any other individual, laid the groundwork for the progress black Americans have made toward equal rights and power in America.""--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Discusses black inventors and their contributions, including Benjamin Bradley, Madam Walker, and George Washington Carver.

The Black South, areas chock-full of historical and cultural landmarks of African-American significance, should not be considered just offbeat, road-less-travelled sections of the more traditional South, but the foundation of its very existence. The purpose of this book is to document and highlight the significant contributions that Southern blacks have made to their country. The Historic Black South includes historic sites, churches, museums, art galleries, festivals, restaurants, nightclubs, jazz joints, birthsites, gravesites, radio programs, record stores, barbershops, beaches, parks, schools, and markets -- the essence of the black communities.

Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Jim Haskins tells the story of the Underground Railroad. New in paperback, this colorful history weaves together personal stories, historical material, and letters of "conductors" and "stationmasters" who helped slaves to freedom. "Fascinating . . . excellent".--Booklist, boxed review.

A biography of a man who dedicated his life to the cause of civil rights, which also reexamines unanswered questions concerning his assassination.

Presents the life, words, and principles of the noted civil rights worker through extensive quotations from his speeches and writings.

At the time of his death in 1986, Sherman Scatman Crothers had had many careers in entertainment--as a singer, songwriter, band leader, and television and film actor. In Scatman, the author of Mr. Bojangles tells the story of the man who owned the shiniest mouth in town. 24 photographs.

Uses the numbers one through ten in Italian to introduce aspects of the history and culture of Italy.

Uses the numbers one to ten (presented in both Arabic and Hebrew) to introduce the land and people of Israel.

Uses the numbers one through ten in German to introduce aspects of the history and culture of Germany.

Surveys the history of black dance in America, from its beginnings with the ritual dances of African slaves, through tap and modern dance to break dancing. Includes brief biographies of influential dancers and companies.

Presents the numbers one to ten in Spanish, using each number to introduce concepts about Mexico and its culture.

Chronicles the recent history of India under Indira Gandhi and her son Rajiv as they have pursued the goal of a strong, united India.

A biography of the child actress who was known as "America's Sweetheart" and who, as an adult, became active in politics, serving as Ambassador to Ghana and as the first woman Chief of Protocol at the White House.