Of Vagabonds and Fellow Travelers recovers the history of the writers, artists, and intellectuals of the African diaspora who, witnessing a transition to an American-dominated capitalist world-system during the Cold War, offered searing critiques of burgeoning U.S. hegemony. Cedric R. Tolliver traces this history through an analysis of signal events and texts where African diaspora literary culture intersects with the wider cultural Cold War, from the First Congress of Black Writers and Artists organized by Francophone intellectuals in September 1956 to the reverberations among African American writers and activists to the assassination of Patrice Lumumba. Among Tolliver’s subjects are Caribbean writers Jacques Stephen Alexis, George Lamming, and Aimé Césaire, the black press writing of Alice Childress and Langston Hughes, and the ordeal of Paul Robeson, among other topics. The book’s final chapter highlights the international and domestic consequences of the cultural Cold War and discusses their lingering effects on our contemporary critical predicament.
In Cigar Smoke and Violet Water, a work informed by feminist and narrative theory as well as by linguistic discourse analysis, Joyce Tolliver considers narrative tactics and their cultural context in the nineteenth-century Spanish writer Emilia Pardo Bazan (1851-1921). The critical focus is on the narrative voices in short stories by this writer and on the role gender plays both in narrative dynamics and in the writer's engagement with her public.
Barack Obama found himself in the fi ght of his life when he decided to throw his hat into the ring of the ‘2008’ presidential race. His historical bid to become the next president of the United States of America brought intrigue, excitement, and controversy to the campaign trail in ways the political world will never quite be able to capture in words. I (however) gave it the old college try. As the first seriously considered African American contender, the campaign trail’s rhetoric heated up and became fraught with racism, nay-sayers, and vehement critics. By turning three simple words “Yes We Can” into his mantra, Senator Obama over came those devastating obstacles to become the Distinguishable Gentleman. In this blow by blow narrative account of the most historical presidential race of this country’s history, this (easy read depiction) captures the candid political facts, and personal narratives of the candidates who participated in the highly contentious ‘2008’ election. The Distinguishable Gentleman and the Presidential Race of ‘08’ will not only educate, but enlighten, as well as motivate. Americans will be able to refer to this valuable resource many years from now when nostalgia lures them to relive the “dream” once more. “It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defi ning moment, change has come to America.” President Obama November 4, 2008
From the 1950s to the 1970s, the idea of independence inspired radical changes across the French-speaking world. In The Quebec Connection, Julie-Françoise Tolliver examines the links and parallels that writers from Quebec, the Caribbean, and Africa imagined to unite that world, illuminating the tropes they used to articulate solidarities across the race and class differences that marked their experience. Tolliver argues that the French tongue both enabled and delimited connections between these writers, restricting their potential with the language’s own imperial history. The literary map that emerges demonstrates the plurality of French-language literatures, going beyond the concept of a single, unitary francophone literature to appreciate the profuse range of imaginaries connected by solidary texts that hoped for transformative independence. Importantly, the book expands the "francophone" framework by connecting African and Caribbean literatures to Québécois literature, attending to their interactions while recognizing their particularities. The Quebec Connection’s analysis of transnational francophone solidarities radically alters the field of francophone studies by redressing the racial logic that isolates the northern province from what has come to be called the postcolonial world.
Acclaimed actor and rap artist Will Smith has achieved a level of Hollywood fame rarely attained by a Black celebrity. Early in his career, Smith aspired to be the world's most famous movie star and being named the world's top film attraction in 2008, fulfilled his goal. While his rise to a place of worldwide prominence and cultural relevance has made him iconic, his accomplishments have not received the full and thorough acknowledgement and analysis they merit. This is the first full-length critical look at the significance of Will Smith's achievements over a more than 30-year career. Many of his films have broken cultural norms by depicting Black men in groundbreaking social settings, like the role of the world-saving hero in his most popular films. In addition to analyzing Smith's filmography, this work contextualizes other popular and common portrayals of Black men in media and society. Finally, this book examines Smith's work in his middle age, ruminating on his ability to adapt to the realities of a new Hollywood.
This book and CD are for anyone who has ever enjoyed Indiana University Basketball. Written from a fan's perspective, it allows you to relive memorable moments of Hoosier basketball lore since the Assembly Hall years began. Relive highlights from unforgettable games!
JavaTech demonstrates the ease with which Java can be used to create powerful network applications and distributed computing applications. It can be used as a textbook for introductory or intermediate level programming courses, and for more advanced students and researchers who need to learn Java for a particular task. JavaTech is up to date with Java 5.0."--BOOK JACKET.
Sound Doctrine for Today’s Christians addresses a multitude of today’s issues from a scriptural stand point. The author relies upon the scriptures to provide the commentary as chapter after chapter of Biblical clarity is given to provide sound doctrine for the reader. The end result is a forthright scriptural presentation in complete thoughts as referenced from the King James Version (exclusively) of the Bible. There are forty chapters presented that cover a gamut of topics from the reasons for reading the Bible to faith issues, differentiation of Christianity in terms of denominations and from other religions, personal life choices and the choices of a nation. Profound statement after statement is presented with the irrefutable clarity of the scriptural basis provided for each statement. This book provides a basis for Biblical doctrine examination and well as an awesome evangelistic thrust.
A collection of essays about family, community and everyday life through the viewpoint of a father. The basic concept is that despite adversity in life, one can still find ways to celebrate the victories and find good in the world.
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