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The History, Customs, and Symbols Associated with Both Traditional and Contemporary Religious and Secular Events Observed by Americans of African Descent
African-American Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations presents the history, customs, symbols, and lore of more than 100 diverse holidays and festivals celebrated by Americans of African descent in the United States. Events covered include contemporary and historical African-American holidays—ranging from slave observances to Kwanzaa. Also covered are holidays and festivals commemorating notable people, historical events, and cultural heritage. Religious observances include those of various Christian denominations as well as those of Santería and other African-based faiths.
The work includes informative introductory essays by noted scholars and librarians Jessie Carney Smith and Jean Currie Church.
Each entry covers the official name and date of the holiday or festival; its history and how it was created; when and where it was first celebrated; where and how it is observed today; places to visit and relevant organizations, with contact information; and sources for further reading.
Entries include:
- African-American Day Parade
- African-American Festival of Dance
- Battle of Olustee Reenactment
- Black Cowboy Parade
- Black Poetry Day
- Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic
- Buffalo Soldiers Commemorations
- Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
- Crispus Attucks Day
- Juneteenth
- Kuumba Festival
- Kwanzaa
- Malcolm X's Birthday
- Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
- National Freedom Day
- Native Islander Gullah Celebration
- Nicodemus Emancipation and Homecoming Celebration
- Odunde Festival
- Pan African Film & Arts Festival
- Rondo Days Celebration
- Rosa Parks Day
- Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival
- Umoja Karamu
- Watch Night
Numerous black and white photos and drawings enhance the text and make it appealing to students and adults alike. A chronology, bibliography, and index are also included in the book
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By Kathlyn Gay. Introduction by Jessie Carney Smith. Foreword by Jean Currie Church. Library binding. 7 x 9. Illustrated. Chronology. Bibliography. Index. List price $71.
569 Pages. 978-0-7808-0779-2. 2006. $64.00.
What reviewers are saying . . . "...well-organized, highly detailed reference....This reference book is highly recommended and should be a well-used resource in school and public libraries." - VOYA: Voice of Youth Advocates, March-April 2007
"Contains highly accessible yet detailed explanations of more than 100 festivals and holidays celebrated by African Americans....The only guide of its kind; highly recommended for all cultural studies collections." - Library Journal, March 15, 2007
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