Traces parallels between Frantz Fanon's analysis of the development of a new consciousness among the nonwhite peoples of the world as they are reflected in the life of Malcolm X. (EH)

Presents the basic principles of two systems for notating African music and dance: Labanotation (created to record and analyze movements) and Greenotation (created to notate musical instruments of Africa and to parallel Labanotation whereby both music and dance are incorporated into one integrated score). (KH)

An examination of Martin Delany's ante-bellum novel "Blake" in terms of his methods of promoting his objectives of providing a potent black literary hero and supporting his contention that religion, as practiced by slaves, was counterproductive to the pursuit of freedom. (EH)

Reviews the recent attempts of Black psychologists and social scientists to formulate a conceptual-operational framework for the study of psychological phenomena as they bear on the cultural-survival conditions of Black-African people. Outlines issues and problems in the attempt to define African (Black) psychology and discusses its relation to…

Traces the historical development of the Jerusarema, a traditional dance of the Shona of Zimbabwe, from its origins as a form of military defense to its present role in recreation and ceremony. Describes the Jerusarema, classifies it in relation to other African dance forms, and discusses how it is learned. (KH)

Delineates the essential features of Black psychology and discusses its relevance to such concerns as the Afro-American family, education, race relations, and history. (Author/GC)

Compiled in order to assist researchers and students in identifying works by Black authors, enhancing research and instruction in Afro-American studies, and ensuring that contributions of Afro-American authors to the intellectual development of the nation will not be "lost, strayed, or stolen." Does not purport to be exhaustive. (Author/RDN)

Discusses three questions concerning the relationship between ethnic studies programs and incorporating faculty of color in the academy. Questions whether African American studies departments signify that faculty and students of color are incorporated; direct and indirect ways that minority faculty are their own stumbling blocks in the quest for…

Examines patterns of change and provides tentative support for the tradeoff'' hypothesis in employment. There is evidence of increasing employment discrimination against blacks throughout the nation. (DM)

Questionnaire responses indicated that (1) Black sociologists believe that they are linked with and should liberate the Black community; (2) Black sociologists see the need to develop a Black sociology; and (3) despite their levels of education, status, and income, Black sociologists consider themselves different from Whites. (Author/MJL)

Gives a historical account of the formation, accomplishments, and demise of the Committee on Negro Studies. States that committee conflict prevented it from entrenching in American scholarship both the Black scholar and Afro-American culture; Melville Herskovits, the committee's chair, was devoted to African studies and to the…

This article describes the various levels of users of Afro-American materials, the usage they make of these materials, some of the effects and gratifications derived from the study of Afro-American literature, and the physical and psychological barriers that interfere with the utilization of these resources. (Author/AM)

Black Studies is increasingly being shaped and defined for Blacks rather than by Blacks. Black Studies scholars must adopt a position apart from, outside, or in critique of the established paradigm of Eurocentric scholarship, and operate within an Afrocentric historical paradigm. (BJV)