New Materials October 2007 -- Africana Library, Cornell University

Selected New Materials: October 2007

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Books:

Art of Being Tuareg: Sahara Nomads in a Modern World. Thomas K. Seligman and Kristyne Loughran. Africana library: DT 346 .T7 A78 2006

Examines the Tuareg mystique, or identity, as it has been constructed by the Tuareg themselves and by their observers and especially their late-twentieth-century adaptations to modernity. The art of being Tuareg has fascinated travelers and scholars alike throughout recorded history. The elegance and beauty of the Tuareg peoples, their dress and exquisite ornament, their large white riding camels, their refined song, speech and dance -- all have been subjects of rhapsodic descriptions. Together they suggest a Tuareg mystique; an existence made into art and lived out in one of the world's harshest environments. (Bowker’s Books in Print)

Continuum: New and Selected Poems. Mari Evans. Africana Library: PS3555 .V22 C66 2007

The distinguished poet Mari Evans writes unabashedly for and about African Americans, yet in her new collection, readers from all backgrounds can find profound insight into the human experience. Written without the flourish of fancy language, the poems are full of Evans’s brilliance, humor, and musical expression. Included are signature poems such as I am a Black Woman as well as new works that paint an intimate portrait of contemporary African American life. (Bowker’s Books in Print)

The Other African American: Contemporary African and Caribbean Immigrants in the
United States. Yohu Shaw-Taylor and Steven A. Tuch. Africana Library: E184 .A24 O84 2007

Despite their growing presence, research on Caribbean and, especially, African immigrants has been scant. The scarcity of writings on these 'other' African Americans contributes to the invisibility of these groups. The objective of this project is to broaden our understanding of these other African Americans. A focus on intra-racial dynamics among African Americans is important because of the ever-growing diversity of America's black population. The Other African Americans is an edited volume of original research that provides historical and contemporary information on African and Caribbean individuals and families. Each chapter addresses a particular topical area covering the most salient issues facing these immigrants to the U.S. today. (Bowker’s Books in Print)

The Senator and the Socialite: The True Story of America’s First Dynasty. Lawrence Otis Graham. Africana Library: E664 .B865 G73 2007

Blanche Kelso Bruce was born a slave in 1841, yet, remarkably, amassed a real-estate fortune and became the first black man to serve a full term in the U.S. Senate. He married Josephine Wilson-the daughter of a wealthy black Philadelphia doctor-and together they broke down racial barriers in 1880s Washington, D.C., numbering President Ulysses S. Grant among their influential friends. The Bruce family achieved a level of wealth and power unheard of for people of color in nineteenth-century America. Yet later generations would stray from the proud Bruce legacy, stumbling into scandal and tragedy. Drawing on Senate records, historical documents, and personal letters, author Lawrence Otis Graham weaves a riveting social history that offers a fascinating look at race, politics, and class in America. (Bowker’s Books in Print)

Theatre, Performance and New Media in Africa. Susan Arndt. Africana Library: PN2969 .T44 2007

Theatre, Performance and Media in Africa (Hrsg. zus. mit Susan Arndt und Eckhard Breitinger), Bayreuth African Studies, 2007
Africa, Europe and (Post) Colonialism: Racism, Migration and Diaspora in African Literatures (Hrsg. zus. mit Susan Arndt), Bayreuth African Studies, 2006
Rethinking Community Theatre - Performing arts communities post-apartheid. (http://www.sabisa.de/sabisa/)

Walking In Kenyatta Struggle My Story. Duncan Nderitu Ndgegwa. Africana Library: DT433 .582 .N38 A3 2006

Ndegwa says in the first chapter that Kenyatta had already risen from a folktale character to a national hero, when he first met him. In those days of near complete illiteracy, frenzied oral communication, in song and fable, resonated Kenyatta praises from ridge to ridge. To people Kenyatta was the man who had used magic to address the great King of England in a memorandum; the man who lived for 15 years in England where he spoke on peoples behalf for the return of their stolen lands; the man who would not accept any employment by white people for he had been chosen to drive them away back eastwards from where they had come. He was the leader of the Kenya African Union (KAU). Lyrics in Kenyatta’s praise would end up with a chorus about him as our redeemer. (kenyattastruggles.com)

War In Darfur: And the Search for Peace. Alex de Waal. Africana Library: DT159.6 .D27 W37 2007
Since it sprang from obscurity to international headlines in 2004, the name Darfur has become synonymous with war, massacre, and humanitarian crisis. The crisis had, however, been brewing for far longer, its causes neglected by both scholars and Sudanese leaders. War in Darfur and the Search for Peace is a series of essays by leading Sudanese and international specialists on Darfur, combining original research and analysis. The book provides in-depth analysis of the origins and dimensions of the conflict, including detailed accounts of the evolution of ethnic and religious identities, the breakdown of local administration, the emergence of Arab militia and resistance movements, and regional dimensions to the conflict. The study also focuses on the search for peace, with contributions by those most closely engaged in local and international efforts to resolve the conflict. (Bowker’s Books in Print)

Videos/Videodisc

African-Americans and the 2004 Presidential Elections, A Lecture by Ron Daniels. Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University. 2004. 1 videodisc (90 min.). Africana Library: Videodisc 322

Ron Daniels, public intellectual, founder and CEO of the Institute of the Black World, and candidate for presidency of the U.S. in the 1992 election, speaks on the issues revolving around the, then, upcoming election of 2004. Focusing primarily on the Patriot Act, "War on Terror," the events of 9/11, Civil Rights, Slavery and many more. Reexamines the purpose of political parties and the meaning of the 2004 presidential election. He lets his audience know that, though the "executives" want us to believe it’s about all the people of the U.S., the main focus is on a small majority, and African-Americans aren’t part of that majority.

CBAA 30th Anniversary Tribute. Ithaca, NY: CBAA, 2006. 1 videodisc (20 min.). Africana Library: Videodisc 323

Members of the classes of 1971-1994 share their experiences with the CBAA (Cornell Black Alumni Association) and its contributions to those students involved. Participants: Participants in order of appearance, Sandra Black ... [et al.].

Cry, The Beloved Country. Hollywood, Calif.: Paramount, [2000]. 1 videodisc (145 min.). Africana Library: Videodisc 677

Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits, cheered by his irrepressible spirit, and sustained by his mother’s fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America. Participants: Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle.

Down Yonder. Athens, GA: Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Univ. of Georgia, 1988. 1 videocassette (87 min.). Africana Library: Video 676

Three programs are presented on old-time country music and African American Spiritual music. Includes interviews on the past and future of country music, performances showcasing the banjo, fiddle and mandolin and performances by the McIntosh County Shouters. Participants: Consultant and host, Art Rosenbaum.

Dream girls. Hollywood, Calif.: Paramount Home Entertainment, 2007, 2006.
2 videodiscs (130 min.). Africana Library: Videodisc 321

Three young women, Deena Jones, Effie White and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie’s brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dreams. Participants: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncâe Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson.

The Idea of Ethiopia: Ancient Roots and Modern African Diaspora Thoughts. A Lecture by Ayele Bekerie, Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University. 2006. 1 videodisc (36 min.). Africana Library: Videodisc 325

Ayele Bekerie lectures on the contributions of Ethiopian history and its effects on the contemporary pieces of work the world has come acquainted. One of the things that he shares is that Ethiopia is the beginning point for many of the ideals created by Virgil, Aristotle, Homer and many more alike. Relying solely on its rich history, and deep roots. Examines the religious movements of Africa, Ethiopianism, Pan-Africanism, racial construction, and much more that contributed to the limitations and false interpretations that much of the world has come to form about Africa as we know it.

The Prison: A Sign of U.S. Democracy? Angela Davis. Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University. 2007. 1 videodisc (110 min.).Africana Library: Videodisc 324

Political activist, writer, and professor, Angela Y. Davis shapes her views on prison abolition, drawing parallels between mass imprisonment and the United States’ model of democracy. By relying on issues such as the "War on Terror", secret prisons in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East run by the C.I.A., and the United States’ history with slavery, Davis attempts to answer what imprisonment really solves. Does it truly help prisoners to better themselves and serve as a means of rehabilitation, or is it just another form of slavery, in which prisoners are stripped of certain rights and liberties?


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		Print This Page Selected New Materials: October 2007 Click Here For Previous Months \| Purchase Request Books Books: Art of Being Tuareg: Sahara Nomads in a Modern World. Thomas K. Seligman and Kristyne Loughran. Africana library: DT 346 .T7 A78 2006 Examines the Tuareg mystique, or identity, as it has been constructed by the Tuareg themselves and by their observers and especially their late-twentieth-century adaptations to modernity. The art of being Tuareg has fascinated travelers and scholars alike throughout recorded history. The elegance and beauty of the Tuareg peoples, their dress and exquisite ornament, their large white riding camels, their refined song, speech and dance -- all have been subjects of rhapsodic descriptions. Together they suggest a Tuareg mystique; an existence made into art and lived out in one of the world's harshest environments. (Bowker’s Books in Print) Continuum: New and Selected Poems. Mari Evans. Africana Library: PS3555 .V22 C66 2007 The distinguished poet Mari Evans writes unabashedly for and about African Americans, yet in her new collection, readers from all backgrounds can find profound insight into the human experience. Written without the flourish of fancy language, the poems are full of Evans’s brilliance, humor, and musical expression. Included are signature poems such as I am a Black Woman as well as new works that paint an intimate portrait of contemporary African American life. (Bowker’s Books in Print) The Other African American: Contemporary African and Caribbean Immigrants in the United States. Yohu Shaw-Taylor and Steven A. Tuch. Africana Library: E184 .A24 O84 2007 Despite their growing presence, research on Caribbean and, especially, African immigrants has been scant. The scarcity of writings on these 'other' African Americans contributes to the invisibility of these groups. The objective of this project is to broaden our understanding of these other African Americans. A focus on intra-racial dynamics among African Americans is important because of the ever-growing diversity of America's black population. The Other African Americans is an edited volume of original research that provides historical and contemporary information on African and Caribbean individuals and families. Each chapter addresses a particular topical area covering the most salient issues facing these immigrants to the U.S. today. (Bowker’s Books in Print) The Senator and the Socialite: The True Story of America’s First Dynasty. Lawrence Otis Graham. Africana Library: E664 .B865 G73 2007 Blanche Kelso Bruce was born a slave in 1841, yet, remarkably, amassed a real-estate fortune and became the first black man to serve a full term in the U.S. Senate. He married Josephine Wilson-the daughter of a wealthy black Philadelphia doctor-and together they broke down racial barriers in 1880s Washington, D.C., numbering President Ulysses S. Grant among their influential friends. The Bruce family achieved a level of wealth and power unheard of for people of color in nineteenth-century America. Yet later generations would stray from the proud Bruce legacy, stumbling into scandal and tragedy. Drawing on Senate records, historical documents, and personal letters, author Lawrence Otis Graham weaves a riveting social history that offers a fascinating look at race, politics, and class in America. (Bowker’s Books in Print) Theatre, Performance and New Media in Africa. Susan Arndt. Africana Library: PN2969 .T44 2007 Theatre, Performance and Media in Africa (Hrsg. zus. mit Susan Arndt und Eckhard Breitinger), Bayreuth African Studies, 2007 Africa, Europe and (Post) Colonialism: Racism, Migration and Diaspora in African Literatures (Hrsg. zus. mit Susan Arndt), Bayreuth African Studies, 2006 Rethinking Community Theatre - Performing arts communities post-apartheid. (http://www.sabisa.de/sabisa/) Walking In Kenyatta Struggle My Story. Duncan Nderitu Ndgegwa. Africana Library: DT433 .582 .N38 A3 2006 Ndegwa says in the first chapter that Kenyatta had already risen from a folktale character to a national hero, when he first met him. In those days of near complete illiteracy, frenzied oral communication, in song and fable, resonated Kenyatta praises from ridge to ridge. To people Kenyatta was the man who had used magic to address the great King of England in a memorandum; the man who lived for 15 years in England where he spoke on peoples behalf for the return of their stolen lands; the man who would not accept any employment by white people for he had been chosen to drive them away back eastwards from where they had come. He was the leader of the Kenya African Union (KAU). Lyrics in Kenyatta’s praise would end up with a chorus about him as our redeemer. (kenyattastruggles.com) War In Darfur: And the Search for Peace. Alex de Waal. Africana Library: DT159.6 .D27 W37 2007 Since it sprang from obscurity to international headlines in 2004, the name Darfur has become synonymous with war, massacre, and humanitarian crisis. The crisis had, however, been brewing for far longer, its causes neglected by both scholars and Sudanese leaders. War in Darfur and the Search for Peace is a series of essays by leading Sudanese and international specialists on Darfur, combining original research and analysis. The book provides in-depth analysis of the origins and dimensions of the conflict, including detailed accounts of the evolution of ethnic and religious identities, the breakdown of local administration, the emergence of Arab militia and resistance movements, and regional dimensions to the conflict. The study also focuses on the search for peace, with contributions by those most closely engaged in local and international efforts to resolve the conflict. (Bowker’s Books in Print) Videos/Videodisc African-Americans and the 2004 Presidential Elections, A Lecture by Ron Daniels. Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University. 2004. 1 videodisc (90 min.). Africana Library: Videodisc 322 Ron Daniels, public intellectual, founder and CEO of the Institute of the Black World, and candidate for presidency of the U.S. in the 1992 election, speaks on the issues revolving around the, then, upcoming election of 2004. Focusing primarily on the Patriot Act, "War on Terror," the events of 9/11, Civil Rights, Slavery and many more. Reexamines the purpose of political parties and the meaning of the 2004 presidential election. He lets his audience know that, though the "executives" want us to believe it’s about all the people of the U.S., the main focus is on a small majority, and African-Americans aren’t part of that majority. CBAA 30th Anniversary Tribute. Ithaca, NY: CBAA, 2006. 1 videodisc (20 min.). Africana Library: Videodisc 323 Members of the classes of 1971-1994 share their experiences with the CBAA (Cornell Black Alumni Association) and its contributions to those students involved. Participants: Participants in order of appearance, Sandra Black ... [et al.]. Cry, The Beloved Country. Hollywood, Calif.: Paramount, [2000]. 1 videodisc (145 min.). Africana Library: Videodisc 677 Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits, cheered by his irrepressible spirit, and sustained by his mother’s fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America. Participants: Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle. Down Yonder. Athens, GA: Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Univ. of Georgia, 1988. 1 videocassette (87 min.). Africana Library: Video 676 Three programs are presented on old-time country music and African American Spiritual music. Includes interviews on the past and future of country music, performances showcasing the banjo, fiddle and mandolin and performances by the McIntosh County Shouters. Participants: Consultant and host, Art Rosenbaum. Dream girls. Hollywood, Calif.: Paramount Home Entertainment, 2007, 2006. 2 videodiscs (130 min.). Africana Library: Videodisc 321 Three young women, Deena Jones, Effie White and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie’s brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dreams. Participants: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncâe Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson. The Idea of Ethiopia: Ancient Roots and Modern African Diaspora Thoughts. A Lecture by Ayele Bekerie, Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University. 2006. 1 videodisc (36 min.). Africana Library: Videodisc 325 Ayele Bekerie lectures on the contributions of Ethiopian history and its effects on the contemporary pieces of work the world has come acquainted. One of the things that he shares is that Ethiopia is the beginning point for many of the ideals created by Virgil, Aristotle, Homer and many more alike. Relying solely on its rich history, and deep roots. Examines the religious movements of Africa, Ethiopianism, Pan-Africanism, racial construction, and much more that contributed to the limitations and false interpretations that much of the world has come to form about Africa as we know it. The Prison: A Sign of U.S. Democracy? Angela Davis. Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University. 2007. 1 videodisc (110 min.).Africana Library: Videodisc 324 Political activist, writer, and professor, Angela Y. Davis shapes her views on prison abolition, drawing parallels between mass imprisonment and the United States’ model of democracy. By relying on issues such as the "War on Terror", secret prisons in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East run by the C.I.A., and the United States’ history with slavery, Davis attempts to answer what imprisonment really solves. Does it truly help prisoners to better themselves and serve as a means of rehabilitation, or is it just another form of slavery, in which prisoners are stripped of certain rights and liberties?