Description
Through photographs, personal stories, and historical commentary, this richly illustrated volume traces the experiences of African American families across generations. It presents everyday life alongside major milestones, exploring themes of resilience, identity, community, faith, work, and the pursuit of equality. From slavery and emancipation to the civil rights era and beyond, the book offers an intimate, wide-ranging portrait of African American history as lived within families and communities. Accessible and deeply human, it connects the broader national story to the people who shaped—and endured—it.
Available Editions
paperback
Oxford University Press, USA
Published Apr 21, 1998
128 pages
ISBN: 9780195124194
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Details
First Published
1995
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The African American Family Album by Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler.