Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture : [4 Volumes]

This four-volume encyclopedia contains compelling and comprehensive information on African American popular culture that will be valuable to high school students and undergraduates, college instructors, researchers, and general readers.From the Apollo Theater to the Harlem Renaissance, from barber shop and beauty shop culture to African American holidays, family reunions, and festivals, and from the days of black baseball to the era of a black president, the culture of African Americans is truly unique and diverse. This diversity is the result of intricate customs forged in tightly woven communities—not only in the United States, but in many cases also stemming from the traditions of another continent.Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture presents information in a traditional A–Z organization, capturing the essence of the customs of African Americans and presenting this rich cultural heritage through the lens of popular culture. Each entry includes historical and current information to provide a meaningful background for the topic and the perspective to appreciate its significance in a modern context. This encyclopedia is a valuable research tool that provides easy access to a wealth of information on the African American experience. From the Apollo Theater to the Harlem Renaissance, from barber shop and beauty shop culture to African American holidays, family reunions, and festivals, and from the days of black baseball to the era of a black president, the culture of African Americans is truly unique and diverse. This diversity is the result of intricate customs forged in tightly woven communitiesnot only in the United States, but in many cases also stemming from the traditions of another continent. Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture presents information in a traditional AZ organization, capturing the essence of the customs of African Americans and presenting this rich cultural heritage through the lens of popular culture. Each entry includes historical and current information to provide a meaningful background for the topic and the perspective to appreciate its significance in a modern context. This encyclopedia is a valuable research tool that provides easy access to a wealth of information on the African American experience. Contents 6 Alphabetical List of Entries 8 Guide to Related Topics 16 Preface 34 Introduction 38 Timeline 48 Entries A–Z 76 A 76 B 152 C 300 D 467 E 517 F 561 G 639 H 709 I 805 J 815 K 883 L 897 M 953 N 1063 O 1119 P 1147 Q 1239 R 1243 S 1333 T 1449 U 1505 V 1525 W 1539 Y 1627 Z 1635 Appendices 1641 Appendix A: Selected List of African American Films 1641 Appendix B: Selected List of African American Radio Shows 1663 Appendix C: Selected List of African American Television Shows 1669 Appendix D: Selected African American Pop Culture Collections at Research Centers, Libraries, and Universities 1689 Selected Bibliography 1709 Index 1737 A 1737 B 1740 C 1746 D 1750 E 1753 F 1754 G 1757 H 1759 I 1763 J 1763 K 1766 L 1767 M 1769 N 1773 O 1777 P 1777 Q 1780 R 1780 S 1782 T 1786 U 1788 V 1789 W 1790 Y 1793 Z 1794 About the Editor and Contributors 1795 ISBN,9780313357961,(hard,copy,:,acid-free,paper),—,ISBN,9780313357978,(ebook) ABC-CLIO There are many aspects of African American popular culture that are mostly unknown or receive little attention in the largely entertainment and celebrity-focused modern media. For example, many people would be surprised to learn that quilting, collectibles, and cartoons all play a role in African American popular culture V. 1. A-c -- V. 2. D-j -- V. 3. K-r -- V. 4. S-z. Jessie Carney Smith, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.