An essay which describes the work of Theodore Ward, a Black American Playwright and calls attention to his achievements, talent, and relative lack of recognition. (EH)

Discusses the debate between Jay Saunders Redding and Imamu Amiri Baraka regarding the role of Black Studies in American Studies. Intersperses excerpts from and analysis of Redding's work with an interview conducted with him in 1980. (GC)

Lists "Black and Black related" books available from American and some British publishing companies. Also provides lists of publishers and bookstores that carry works relevant to Blacks and Black studies. (GC)

An analysis of the use of the techniques of repetition, rhythm, images, and contrasts in the poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks. (EH)

Editor Don L. Lee interviews Gwendolyn Brooks, black poet, who discusses her life and work and trends in black literature. (EH)

Suggests famous Afro-Americans to feature during Afro-American History Month (February). (JMB)

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)

The general character and significance of a quest for the real gives "Black Boy" its special form. The autobiography displays the development of Wright's soul and the nature of his own specifically artistic quest. The opening scene metaphorically prefigures the shape and movement of Wright's formative experiences as a whole. (LHW)

A discussion and analysis of the current status of black studies programs and their possible future directions. (EH)

An exploration of the distortions of black images that have been conveyed through American literature, music, film, and television. (EH)