African American
This section includes literature by African American authors, as well as nonfiction works on related subjects, and the ephemera of political and social organizations ranging from the Black Panthers to the AME Church.
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Burial Ceremony for Eastern Stars of International Masons, Inc.
Detroit: International Masons, Inc., n.d. Paperback. 12p., 4x5.75 inches, stiff wraps mildly toned at edges, staplebound, signature of former owner on inside cover, else very good. 4-page Syllabus of additional Eastern Star material from Ezra A Cook, Publisher laid in. Burial Ceremony for the Eastern Star affiliated with the International..... More
Cat.No: 224282
The Burning spear: Voice of the International Black Revolution; February 1985, vol. 11, no. 11
Oakland: African People's Socialist Party, 1985. 24p. tabloid newspaper, folded and slightly browned else very good condition. Cover headline is "White ruling class and U.S. government still haunted by the Black Revolution of the 60's", with photos of Huey P. Newton, Malcom X., Geronimo Pratt, and George Jackson. Also includes..... More
Cat.No: 241372
The Burning spear; volume 12, number 6 (September 1985)
Oakland: African People's Socialist Party, 1985. 24p. tabloid newspaper, folded, paper toned. Cover story on Oakland mayor Lionel Wilson's duty to "Feed and house your people!" More
Cat.No: 243036
BWMTSC News: two issues
no place: Black & White Men Together Southern California, 2007. Two issues, single 8.5x11 inch sheets printed both sides, events, news, members, illustrations, very good. Issue number one, February 2007 and the April 2007 issue, unnumbered. The organization was mainly represented by online web site information. More
Cat.No: 230084
By-laws of George W. Posey no. 77, F. & A. M.; member of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of California and Jurisdiction
[Vallejo]: The Lodge, no date. 10p., 3.5x5.75 inches, handbook in blue stapled wraps with light tanning and wear. More
Cat.No: 175186
CAAS; California African American Superintendents & Assistant Superintendents 2002-2003; extending paths of trailblazers
Sacramento: The Project Pipeline Press, 2003. Pamphlet. 58p., illustrated with two dozen (or so) vignette photoportraits and a line map; softbound in 8.5x5.5 inch stapled wraps, entirely clean, sound and unmarked, a very good copy. History and roster of the association. More
Cat.No: 89680
CalArts presents the Alpert Awards in the Arts; 1996 Su Friedrich, Anne LeBaron, Suzan-Lori Parks, David Rousseve, Carrie Mae Weems
Santa Monica: CalArts/Herb Alpert Foundation, 1996. [16p] photos of the five recipients intext, wraps. Includes two African American artists among the group that deals with gender-bending themes. More
Cat.No: 112913
The California DWB report; a report from the highways, trenches and halls of power in California
San Francisco: American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of California, 2002. 56p., 8,5x11 inches, printed cover letter laid in, very good in wraps with subtitle, "Driving while black or brown" More
Cat.No: 160965
A call to a founding conference for a National Defense Organization Against Racist and Political Repression
Chicago: the Organization, 1973. Tall accordion-fold brochure, 5x17 inches when folded, unfolding to about 38 inches long. English on one side, Spanish on the other. Sponsors include a who's-who of the left, from Angela Davis to Noam Chomsky, Corky Gonzales to Pete Seeger. The National Alliance Against Racist and Political..... More
Cat.No: 243910
Camp News. Vol. III, no. 12 (Dec. 15, 1972)
Chicago: the newspaper, 1972. Single issue of the underground GI movement publication, tabloid format newspaper, 15p., edgeworn, evenly toned, front wrap creased else good condition. Masthead emblem is a raised fist punching through the top of a tent. Includes a section on African Americans and racism in the Navy... More
Cat.No: 242634
Camp News. Vol. IV, no. 5 (May 15, 1973)
Chicago: the newspaper, 1973. Single issue of the underground GI movement publication, tabloid format newspaper, 15p., edgeworn, evenly toned, else good condition. Masthead emblem is a raised fist punching through the top of a tent. Includes an article on a racist attack on African American GIs at Camp Lejeune... More
Cat.No: 242635
Camp News: News of the GI Movement; Vol. IV, no. 8 (August 15, 1973)
Chicago: the newspaper, 1973. Single issue of the underground GI movement publication, tabloid format newspaper, 16p., worn, evenly toned, address label on front wrap, small tear on page 6 with no loss of text else good condition. Masthead emblem is a raised fist punching through the top of a tent..... More
Cat.No: 242820
Campaign for $10,000 to save this beautiful structure, Denver's leading Negro congregation asks your aid
Denver: Shorter Community A. M. E. Church, [193-?]. 12x9.5 sheet folded to three-panel brochure, glossy paper printed both sides, black/white photos, slight stain on front and small closed tear. City-wide fundraising campaign to repair the historic structure, with descriptions of the church and its programs. More
Cat.No: 117939
Can't jail the spirit; political prisoners in the U.S. A collection of biographies. Third edition
Chicago: Editorial El Coqui, 1992. 207p., preface, testimonial, foreword, introduction, illustrations, very good third edition trade paperback in pictorial wraps. The prisoners include African Americans, Hispanic Americans,Native Americans, European Americans, Japanese nationals etc. More
Cat.No: 68602
Can't jail the spirit; political prisoners in the U.S. A collection of biographies
Chicago: Committee to end the Marion Lockdown, 2002. Paperback. 234p., introduction, illustrations, very good fifth edition trade paperback in pictorial wraps. The prisoners include African Americans, Hispanic Americans,Native Americans, European Americans, Japanese nationals etc. Each edition contains new information while released prisoners are not included; we are proud to note..... More
Cat.No: 92455
Can't jail the spirit; political prisoners in the U.S. A collection of biographies. Fourth edition
Chicago: Committee to End the Marion Lockdown, 1998. Paperback. 206p., paperback fourth edition, ownership signature inside front cover, otherwise very good. Includes a chapter on former Bolerium employee-of-the-month Claude Marks. Each edition was updated to reflect which activists were incarcerated at the time. The prisoners include African Americans, Hispanic Americans,Native..... More
Cat.No: 155397
Cancer among blacks and othe minorities: statistical profiles
Rockville, MD: National Cancer Institute, USDHHS, 1986. ix, 273p., 8.5x11 inches, slightly worn wraps. Almost entirely charts and graphs, with more of African Americans and whites than other ethniciteis. More
Cat.No: 108116
Catalyst: a socialist journal of the social sciences. [Nearly complete run, missing one issue]
New York: Institute for Social Service Alternatives, 1978-1988. Nos. 1-22, missing only number 5; generally very good condition, minor wear and handling soil. Nos. 9/10 and 17/18 are double issues. Many issues have special themes. Topics range from radical perspectives on ghetto organizing to a psychotherapist's examination of the impact..... More
Cat.No: 193707
Celebrating the drum; 4th annual Eddie Moore Festival, August 1-8, 1993, Yoshi's Keystone Korner and the Berkeley UC Theatre
Oakland: Jazz In Flight, 1993. Magazine. [24p] 8.25x10.75 program for the festival, illustrated with photos and ads, very good in stapled pictorial wraps. More
Cat.No: 134627
Centennial celebration of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Africa: 1875-1975. [Interior title: A legacy of freedom: Christian evangelism, complete liberation]
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 1975. [72p.], wraps, front cover has circular cut-out through which is visible an outline of Africa with Bible and torch; several small stains to the illustration, interior otherwise clean. 11x8.5 inches. Program booklet for an event marking the centennial of the AME Zion Church in..... More
Cat.No: 210179
The challenge of desgregation for the American police executive; a conference called by the graduate school of public administration of New York University under a grant by the Robert Marshall civil liberties trust, February 4-9, 1962
New York: New York University, 1962. 12p. conference program, wraps. More
Cat.No: 39590
Challenge. official publication of the Young People's Socialist League. (four issues)
New York: Young People's Socialist League. 1958-1959. Four issues of the newspaper, perhaps all published; vol. 1 nos. 1 and 2 and vol. 2 nos. 1 and 2; 4 pages each, tabloid format on toned newsprint. Much coverage of civil rights: Volume one, number 1 has an approximately 19 column..... More
Cat.No: 178863
Challenging the myths: the schools, the blacks, and the poor
Cambridge: Harvard Educational Review, 1975. Paperback. 212p., revised and enlarged edition, wraps. Reprint series #5. More
Cat.No: 17088
The Chancel Choir of the North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church celebrates its thirteenth anniversary and Black History Month; Sunday, February 25, 1988, at 4:00 p. m., North Oakland M.B.C., Oakland, California 94608
Oakland: the Church, 1988. [12]p., 8.5x11 inches, wraps with biblical quotation. More
Cat.No: 107467
The Chancel Choir of the North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church celebrates its twelfth anniversary and Black History Month; Sunday, February 15, 1987, at 4:00 p. m., North Oakland M. B. C
Oakland: North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church, 1987. [8]p., 8.5x11 inches, wraps with title, "Praise the Lord, o my soul" More
Cat.No: 107466