African American
African American collection
The heritage of the San Francisco Bay Area Salsa and Latin Jazz community
Friendship and connection around the world
A Cinematic Journey into Triumphs of Black Women
An emotionally charged story of triumph over tragedy
Set in the challenging environment of a rust belt metropolis, Let’s Have Some Church Detroit Style introduces 25 men and women singing in an all-star community choir. In this film filled with glorious music, the Hallelujah Singers and their charismatic director, Dr. E. LaQuint Weaver, show us that in a city recovering from bankruptcy, wealth is not always counted in dollars and cents. The film’s narrative portraits of seven choir members, young and old, reveal that their community, convictions, and music sustain and enrich them.
An alumnus returns to his formerly integrated school and discovers things have changed.
A rich vein of Black history in southern Ontario
Artisans speak about Charleston’s rich architectural legacy, both past and present.
Bringing Black stories to life to break barriers and bridge communities.
Championing but not practicing equality
The creative use of African American Language in performance genres
The stories and contributions of Black jockeys, trainers, owners, grooms, and exercise riders in the 1800s.
An African American-run newspaper that shook the foundations of the Old South
An American Cultural Tradition Deeply Rooted in History and Heritage