Publisher's Synopsis
The 2012 national theme for Black History is Black Women in American Culture and History. Thus, ABWH is honoring Black history and Women's history month together in this special collection of essays examining the impact of Black women across the cultural landscape of the United States. The essays chosen for this issue cover a variety of areas to give a glimpse into the experiences of Africana women and their contributions to the American story. Issues from civil rights to jobs training to education and entertainment to contemporary issues such as the impact of literature, feminism and the arts are included.
