From slave times to the present the proverb has been a mainstay in African-American communication. Such sayings as "Hard times make a monkey eat red pepper when he don't care for black," "The blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice," and "Nothing ruins a duck but its bill" convey not only axiomatic impact but also profound contextual meanings.
This study of African-American proverbs is the first to probe deeply into these meanings and contexts. Sw. Anand Prahlad's interest in proverbs dates back to his own childhood in rural Virginia when he listened to his great grandmother's stories....
From slave times to the present the proverb has been a mainstay in African-American communication. Such sayings as "Hard times make a monkey eat re...
"As Good as Mango "is a journey told in the sensual language of blues and jazz. It moves from the landscape of colonial Africa into the colonial American South, and into the present. The hauntings of the past come alive with echoes of unclaimed history. The poems in this collection simultaneously affirm and inspect black identity -- and identity in general. These are the poems of the bitter/sweet taste on the tongues of exiles searching for home.
"As Good as Mango "is a journey told in the sensual language of blues and jazz. It moves from the landscape of colonial Africa into the colonial Ameri...
Inspired by the author's passion for African American culture and vernacular traditions, "African American Folklore: An Encyclopedia for Students" thoroughly addresses key elements and motifs in black American folklore especially those that have influenced American culture. With its alphabetically organized entries that cover a wide range of subjects from the word "conjure" to the dance style of "twerking," this book provides readers with a deeper comprehension of American culture through a greater understanding of the contributions of African American culture and black folk traditions....
Inspired by the author's passion for African American culture and vernacular traditions, "African American Folklore: An Encyclopedia for Students" ...
