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Category Archives: African American Studies
#ReadingBlackout: Essential Books on African American Media and Culture
in #Readingblackout, African American Studies, culture, Little Free Library, Uncategorized
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This black history month, UIP is joining the #ReadingBlackout challenge and we want you to too! The Reading Blackout challenge was created by YouTuber Denise D. Cooper and it’s a call to prioritize reading books by African American authors during 2018. … Continue reading
Q&A with Sandra M. Bolzenius, author of “Glory in Their Spirit”
in African American Studies, american history, author commentary, authors, black studies, women's history
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Sandra M. Bolzenius is a former instructor at The Ohio State University and served as a transportation specialist in the United States Army. She recently answered some questions about her forthcoming book Glory in Their Spirit: How Four Black Women Took … Continue reading
Groundbreaking Titles on the Black Press
in African American Studies, american history, journalism
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As part of our Fall 2017 season, Illinois is publishing three groundbreaking books that interrogate the influence of the black press and the barons, editors, and journalists behind it. These individuals became active participants in the fight against white supremacy … Continue reading
6 Books on the Black Chicago Renaissance
in African American Studies, american history, American literature, black studies, Uncategorized
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The Chicago Black Renaissance was a time of growth and innovation for Chicago’s Black artistic community. During the early to mid 20th century, Chicago was the place where poets and musicians like Gwendolyn Brooks and Nat King Cole flourished. Here are … Continue reading
5 Essential Books on Jazz History
in African American Studies, jazz, music, Uncategorized
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Here are 5 essential books that explore the sociopolitical and historical contexts of jazz music. 1. Jazz Internationalism By John Lowney “Indispensable to African American literary and cultural studies, jazz studies, and internationalist leftist studies. Its discussion of how jazz … Continue reading
The 5 Books You Need at #ASALH2017
in African American Studies, american history, art, Uncategorized
Tagged African American Studies, ASALH
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Here are 5 new African American Studies books to keep an eye out for at ASALH this year. Make sure to stop by the UIP booth and check them out! 1.The Rise and Fall of the Associated Negro Press By … Continue reading
#CharlottesvilleCurriculum: 13 Books about Politics, Race, and Class
in African American Studies, american history
Tagged #CharlottesvilleCurriculum, African American Studies, American history
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University of Illinois Press has always prided ourselves on our commitment to social justice. In light of the recent events in Charlottesville, here are 13 books about politics, race, and class in American culture. Check out the other posts in our … Continue reading
#CharlottesvilleCurriculum: 10 Books About Protests and Activism in America
in African American Studies, american history, Uncategorized
Tagged #CharlottesvilleCurriculum, activism, protest
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University of Illinois Press has always prided ourselves on our commitment to social justice. In light of the recent events in Charlottesville, here are 10 books about protest and activism in America. Check out the other posts in our series … Continue reading
#CharlottesvilleCurriculum: Books for Understanding Systemic Racism
in African American Studies, american history, black studies
Tagged #CharlottesvilleCurriculum, black studies, Charlottesville, systemic racism
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University of Illinois Press has always prided ourselves on our commitment to social justice. In light of the recent events in Charlottesville, here are 8 books and journals for understanding systemic racism. Private Prisons in America: A Critical Race Perspective by Michael A. Hallet … Continue reading
Book Trailer for “Beyond Respectability”
in African American Studies, author commentary, authors, gender studies
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Film Credit: Bob Greenberg at Brainwaves
