Author : Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 16,87 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780674002760
Compiles information and interpretations on the past 500 years of African American history, containing essays on historical research aids, bibliographies, resources for womens' issues, and an accompanying CD-ROM providing bibliographical entries.
Author : Victor H. Green
Publisher : Colchis Books
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 26,65 MB
Release :
Category : History
ISBN :
The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.
Author : Paul Fussell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 36,22 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0671792253
This book describes the living-room artifacts, clothing styles, and intellectual proclivities of American classes from top to bottom.
Author : Gary Althen
Publisher :
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 23,9 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780933662681
Althen (former foreign student adviser, U. of Iowa) gives advice to foreign visitors to the U.S. that is intended to help them understand the motivations, attitudes, communication styles, and actions of Americans. Emphasizing the interpretation of observed behavior, he covers ways of reasoning and American ideas about politics, family life, education, religion, the media, social relationships, racial and ethnic diversity, male-female relationships, sports and recreation, driving, shopping, personal hygiene, and organizational and public behavior. Over-generalization is an understandable danger in such a work as this, but Althen does make an effort to emphasize that there are variations among Americans, while he concentrates on the similarities. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Jimmy O. Yang
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 17,56 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Asian American actors
ISBN : 9780306921865
Standup comic, actor and fan favorite from the popular HBO series Silicon Valley shares his memoir of growing up as a Chinese immigrant in California and making it in Hollywood. "I turned down a job in finance to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. My dad thought I was crazy. But I figured it was better to disappoint my parents for a few years than to disappoint myself for the rest of my life. I had to disappoint them in order to pursue what I loved. That was the only way to have my Chinese turnip cake and eat an American apple pie too." Jimmy O. Yang is a standup comedian, film and TV actor and fan favorite as the character Jian Yang from the popular HBO series Silicon Valley. In How to American, he shares his story of growing up as a Chinese immigrant who pursued a Hollywood career against the wishes of his parents: Yang arrived in Los Angeles from Hong Kong at age 13, learned English by watching BET RapCity for three hours a day, and worked as a strip club DJ while pursuing his comedy career. He chronicles a near deportation episode during a college trip Tijuana to finally becoming a proud US citizen ten years later. Featuring those and many other hilarious stories, while sharing some hard-earned lessons, How to American mocks stereotypes while offering tongue in cheek advice on pursuing the American dreams of fame, fortune, and strippers.
Author : Harriette Cole
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 25,76 MB
Release : 2000-02-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780684863085
Etiquette is more than knowing which fork to use. Good manners are the rules that let us find our way in today's rapidly changing maze of lifestyles, customs, and relationships. Anyone who doesn't know these rules is living and working at a real disadvantage. In How to Be, noted author and editor Harriette Cole treats manners as a resource for the empowerment of the black community. She offers guidance drawn from the tried-and-true experience and wisdom of African American elders, as well as from European mainstream traditions in many areas of life, including: -Family—immediate, extended, and blended -New codes of dating, love, and sex -Entertaining family, friends, and coworkers in both casual and formal settings -Workplace issues -- from how to resign to what to wear on casual Fridays -Rites of passage, including weddings and funerals -Holiday celebrations like Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Juneteenth and much more
Author : Nicholas Eftimiades
Publisher :
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 44,97 MB
Release : 2016-05-19
Category :
ISBN : 9780997618808
Newly revised and updated for 2016. A unique, insightful, and sometimes comical look into the behavior of the average American. Have you ever wondered who these Americans are? Why do they behave the way they do? What motivates them? How about their foreign policy? Perhaps you've overheard some Americans talking, or have business dealings with Americans. You may have even heard about America's social welfare policies, jobless rate, political elections, street crime, or the latest sex scandal and wondered just what these people are all about. Find your answers here. This book describes the behavior of Americans and explains the reasons for it. It is essential for business, travel, or just to know why the most powerful nation on Earth behaves in its own unique way.
Author : Jewell Parker Rhodes
Publisher : Crown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 24,88 MB
Release : 2002-02-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0767910850
In college and graduate school, Jewell Parker Rhodes never encountered a single reading assignment or exercise that featured a person of color. Now she has made it her mission to rectify the situation, gathering advice and inspiring tips tailored for African Americans seeking to express their life experiences. Comprehensive and totally energizing, the African American Guide to Writing and Publishing Nonfiction bursts with supportive topics such as: ·Finding your voice ·Getting to know your literary ancestors ·Overcoming a bruised ego and finding the determination to pursue your dreams ·Gathering material and conducting research ·Tapping sweet, bittersweet, and joyful memories ·Knowing when to keep revising, and when to let go The guide also features unforgettable excerpts from luminaries such as Maya Angelou, Brent Staples, Houston Baker, and pointers from bestselling African American authors Patrice Gaines, E. Lynn Harris, James McBride, John Hope Franklin, Pearl Cleage, Edwidge Danticat, and many others. It is a uniquely nurturing and informative touchstone for affirming, bearing witness, leaving a legacy, and celebrating the remarkable journey of the self.
Author : Mary C. Waters
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 43,76 MB
Release : 2007-01-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780674023574
Listen to a short interview with Mary WatersHost: Chris Gondek | Producer: Heron & Crane Salsa has replaced ketchup as the most popular condiment. A mosque has been erected around the corner. The local hospital is staffed by Indian doctors and Philippine nurses, and the local grocery store is owned by a Korean family. A single elementary school may include students who speak dozens of different languages at home. This is a snapshot of America at the turn of the twenty-first century. The United States has always been a nation of immigrants, shaped by successive waves of new arrivals. The most recent transformation began when immigration laws and policies changed significantly in 1965, admitting migrants from around the globe in new numbers and with widely varying backgrounds and aspirations. This comprehensive guide, edited and written by an interdisciplinary group of prominent scholars, provides an authoritative account of the most recent surge of immigrants. Twenty thematic essays address such topics as immigration law and policy, refugees, unauthorized migrants, racial and ethnic identity, assimilation, nationalization, economy, politics, religion, education, and family relations. These are followed by comprehensive articles on immigration from the thirty most significant nations or regions of origin. Based on the latest U.S. Census data and the most recent scholarly research, The New Americans is an essential reference for students, scholars, and anyone curious about the changing face of America.
Author : Brooke M. Stephens
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 42,69 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780070613898
How to hold onto hard-earned prosperity.
