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Moko Jumbie: Traditional Stilt Walkers
directed by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978; produced by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1992), 30 mins
The name means "dancing spirit", and these ten-foot-high stilt walkers appear at street festivals in New York City, at Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean, and during religious ceremonies in West Africa. Wearing special costumes and masks which add to their mystery, the moko jumbie is both feared and revered. B...
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directed by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978; produced by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1992), 30 mins
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The name means "dancing spirit", and these ten-foot-high stilt walkers appear at street festivals in New York City, at Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean, and during religious ceremonies in West Africa. Wearing special costumes and masks which add to their mystery, the moko jumbie is both feared and revered. Because of their great height they are seen as all-powerful figures accompanied by joyous music and feelings of awe. This unique film sh...
The name means "dancing spirit", and these ten-foot-high stilt walkers appear at street festivals in New York City, at Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean, and during religious ceremonies in West Africa. Wearing special costumes and masks which add to their mystery, the moko jumbie is both feared and revered. Because of their great height they are seen as all-powerful figures accompanied by joyous music and feelings of awe. This unique film shows the art, craft, dance and history of the moko jumbie. It gives background into the costume and dance movements, as well as its origins in West Africa. Narrated by two moko jumbies living in New York City, this lively film provides fresh cultural insight. High School College Adult
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978
Author / Creator
Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Race and culture, Dance styles, Nationalism, Ethnic Studies, Black Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1992. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Tony Brown's Journal, Why Are Black Preachers Defending Mike Tyson?
directed by Bob Morris, fl. 1972-2000; produced by James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004, Sheryl J. Cannady, fl. 1985-2012 and Tony Brown, 1933-, Tony Brown Productions; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1992), 27 mins
This episode of Tony Brown's Journal discusses the African American reaction to the Mike Tyson rape case.
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directed by Bob Morris, fl. 1972-2000; produced by James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004, Sheryl J. Cannady, fl. 1985-2012 and Tony Brown, 1933-, Tony Brown Productions; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1992), 27 mins
Description
This episode of Tony Brown's Journal discusses the African American reaction to the Mike Tyson rape case.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004, Sheryl J. Cannady, fl. 1985-2012, Tony Brown, 1933-, Tony Brown Productions
Author / Creator
Bob Morris, fl. 1972-2000, Tony Brown, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Person Discussed
Barbara A. Reynolds, fl. 1986, Wallace Smith, fl. 1981, Cleveland Sparrow, Sr., fl. 1992, Mike Tyson, 1966-
Topic / Theme
Sexual assault, Boxing, African-Americans, Black community, Ministers, Spiritual leaders, African Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014. Used by permission of Tony Brown Productions. All rights reserved.
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Say Brother, A Say Brother Kwanzaa
directed by Juanita Anderson, fl. 1983-2016 and Carl F. O'Neal, Jr., fl. 1993; produced by Juanita Anderson, fl. 1983-2016, WGBH Boston Video, in Say Brother (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston Video, 1991), 30 mins
This lecture/presentation, directed by Juanita Anderson and Carl F. O'Neal Jr., is about Kwanzaa.
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directed by Juanita Anderson, fl. 1983-2016 and Carl F. O'Neal, Jr., fl. 1993; produced by Juanita Anderson, fl. 1983-2016, WGBH Boston Video, in Say Brother (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston Video, 1991), 30 mins
Description
This lecture/presentation, directed by Juanita Anderson and Carl F. O'Neal Jr., is about Kwanzaa.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Lecture/presentation
Contributor
Juanita Anderson, fl. 1983-2016, WGBH Boston Video
Author / Creator
Juanita Anderson, fl. 1983-2016, Carl F. O'Neal, Jr., fl. 1993
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Series
Say Brother
Topic / Theme
Black community, Holiday celebrations, African Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991 by WGBH Educational Foundation
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Africa's Ogun: Old World and New (Second Expanded Edition)
edited by Sandra T. Barnes, 1935- (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1997, originally published 1989), 413 page(s)
The second edition of this landmark work is enhanced by new chapters on Ogun worship in the New World. From reviews of the first edition:... an ethnographically rich contribution to the historical understanding of West African culture, as well as an exploration of the continued vitality of that culture in the chan...
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edited by Sandra T. Barnes, 1935- (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1997, originally published 1989), 413 page(s)
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The second edition of this landmark work is enhanced by new chapters on Ogun worship in the New World. From reviews of the first edition:... an ethnographically rich contribution to the historical understanding of West African culture, as well as an exploration of the continued vitality of that culture in the changing environments of the Americas." —African Studies Review... leav[es] the reader with a sense of the vitality, dynamism, and comple...
The second edition of this landmark work is enhanced by new chapters on Ogun worship in the New World. From reviews of the first edition:... an ethnographically rich contribution to the historical understanding of West African culture, as well as an exploration of the continued vitality of that culture in the changing environments of the Americas." —African Studies Review... leav[es] the reader with a sense of the vitality, dynamism, and complexity of Ogun and the cultural contexts in which he thrives.... magnificent contribution to the literature on Ogun, Yoruba culture, African religions, and the African diaspora." —International Journal of Historical Studies
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Sandra T. Barnes, 1935-
Date Published / Released
1989, 1997
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Yoruba
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1989, Indiana University Press
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Adam Clayton Powell
directed by Richard Kilberg (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1989), 1 hour 5 mins
This is a compelling portrait of the legendary African American leader, Adam Clayton Powell as well as a fascinating look at the beginning of modern black politics in this country. Handsome, brilliant and controversial, he was the pastor of America's largest Protestant congregation; an early champion in the Civil...
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directed by Richard Kilberg (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1989), 1 hour 5 mins
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This is a compelling portrait of the legendary African American leader, Adam Clayton Powell as well as a fascinating look at the beginning of modern black politics in this country. Handsome, brilliant and controversial, he was the pastor of America's largest Protestant congregation; an early champion in the Civil Rights movement, and the first African-American Congressman from a northeastern state. The film follows his political climb in the Harl...
This is a compelling portrait of the legendary African American leader, Adam Clayton Powell as well as a fascinating look at the beginning of modern black politics in this country. Handsome, brilliant and controversial, he was the pastor of America's largest Protestant congregation; an early champion in the Civil Rights movement, and the first African-American Congressman from a northeastern state. The film follows his political climb in the Harlem of the Depression 30s. As minister of Harlem's Abysinnian Baptist Church, Powell used his charismatic power in the battle for equal employment. Once in Congress, he fought persistently to deny federal funding to segregated facilities. Under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson he was instrumental in passing much of the social legislation known as "The Great Society." At the peak of his power, he was the most influential black man in America. Yet his meteoric rise to power ended in an abrupt fall as financial indiscretions and personal excesses caught up with him. The film pulls together facts, remembrances and opinions into a compelling narrative. Heard from are Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, writer Roger Wilkins, Professor John Henry Clarke, and family members. High School College Adult
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Richard Kilberg
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Person Discussed
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., 1908-1972
Topic / Theme
Long Civil Rights Movement, United States, Politics, Race and culture, Political influence, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Politics & Policy, History, Ethnic Studies, Black Studies, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1989. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Tony Brown's Journal, A Broken Alliance
directed by Bob Morris, fl. 1972-2000; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1989), 27 mins
This interview, directed by Bob Morris, features the broken alliance between Jews and African-Americans.
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directed by Bob Morris, fl. 1972-2000; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1989), 27 mins
Description
This interview, directed by Bob Morris, features the broken alliance between Jews and African-Americans.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview, Panel discussion
Author / Creator
Bob Morris, fl. 1972-2000, Tony Brown, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Topic / Theme
African-Americans, Jewish people, Black Studies, Australian Aborigines
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014. Used by permission of Tony Brown Productions. All rights reserved.
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Tony Brown's Journal, The Satanic Verses vs. The First Amendment
directed by Bob Morris, fl. 1972-2000, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1989), 27 mins
This panel discussion, directed by Bob Morris, features the growth of Islam among African-Americans in the United States and how the government and Black Christian church might react.
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directed by Bob Morris, fl. 1972-2000, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1989), 27 mins
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This panel discussion, directed by Bob Morris, features the growth of Islam among African-Americans in the United States and how the government and Black Christian church might react.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Author / Creator
Bob Morris, fl. 1972-2000
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Person Discussed
Sir Salman Rushdie, 1947-
Topic / Theme
Religious differences, Religious beliefs, Islam, Black Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014. Used by permission of Tony Brown Productions. All rights reserved.
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Voodoo and the Church in Haiti
directed by Bob Richards; produced by Bob Richards and Andrea E. Leland, Nine Morning Productions (Toronto, ON: Caribbean Tales Worldwide Distribution, 1989), 43 mins
As Western and African cultures collide in Haiti, there is religious conflict between Christianity and Voodoo. The latter religion flourishes in Haiti despite centuries of vigilant opposition from the Christian church. It continues to be one of the strongest elements underlying Haitian culture. This film dispels H...
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directed by Bob Richards; produced by Bob Richards and Andrea E. Leland, Nine Morning Productions (Toronto, ON: Caribbean Tales Worldwide Distribution, 1989), 43 mins
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As Western and African cultures collide in Haiti, there is religious conflict between Christianity and Voodoo. The latter religion flourishes in Haiti despite centuries of vigilant opposition from the Christian church. It continues to be one of the strongest elements underlying Haitian culture. This film dispels Hollywood stereotypes and presents Voodoo as a be
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bob Richards, Andrea E. Leland, Nine Morning Productions
Author / Creator
Bob Richards
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Caribbean Tales Worldwide Distribution
Topic / Theme
Catholicism, Vodoo, Haitians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1989 CaribbeanTales WorldWide Distribution, Inc.
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Tony Brown's Journal, Who Was Jesus?
directed by Bob Morris, fl. 1972-2000; produced by James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004, Sheryl J. Cannady, fl. 1985-2012 and Tony Brown, 1933-; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1988), 27 mins
Peacemaker or militant? Union Theological Seminary religious scholar and author Dr. Obery Hendricks tackles this question his book title raises The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted.
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directed by Bob Morris, fl. 1972-2000; produced by James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004, Sheryl J. Cannady, fl. 1985-2012 and Tony Brown, 1933-; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1988), 27 mins
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Peacemaker or militant? Union Theological Seminary religious scholar and author Dr. Obery Hendricks tackles this question his book title raises The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted. Adult
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004, Sheryl J. Cannady, fl. 1985-2012, Tony Brown, 1933-
Author / Creator
Bob Morris, fl. 1972-2000, Tony Brown, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Person Discussed
Richard Hildebrand, fl. 1988, Gardner Taylor, fl. 1988
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Christianity, Black Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1988 Tony Brown Productions, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Maria W. Stewart: America's First Black Woman Political Writer
written by Maria W. Stewart, 1803-1879; edited by Marilyn Richardson (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1987), 136 page(s)
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written by Maria W. Stewart, 1803-1879; edited by Marilyn Richardson (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1987), 136 page(s)
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Essay
Contributor
Marilyn Richardson
Author / Creator
Maria W. Stewart, 1803-1879
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987 by Indiana University Press.
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