I was wondering if anybody could point me in the right direction of some good African-American authors? I am looking to read some books that talk first-hand about the struggles that African-Americans have had to endure in regards to racism and prejudice in this country. I am about to read James Baldwin's "Go tell it on the mountain" which I have heard great things about. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance and God bless.
2007-02-10 11:02:15 · 6 answers · asked by Curtis House 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Toni Morrison "Beloved" "Song of Solomon"
Zora Neale Hurston "Their Eyes Were Watching God" (excellent excellent book)
Richard Wright "Native Son"
Go Tell it On the Mountain is a very good novel, indeed.
You can never go wrong with Maya Angelou or Langston Hughes.
Hope these are helpful
2007-02-10 11:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by dansefanatik 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Autobiography of Malcolm X is an excellent book for an inside view, and a huge amount of opinion, on the oppression of the black man at the hands of the white.
Toni Morrison is a wonderful author, as well as Zora Neale Hurston. Additionally, read some of the writings from Martin Luther King, Jr.
2007-02-10 12:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by eldren_coralon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alice Walker
2007-02-10 13:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by heel75 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My favorite is Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye"
2007-02-10 11:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by bunny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Invisible Man - Ralph Ellison
Fried Green Tomatoes - Fannie Flag. I am serious. Her book 'Welcome to the World, Baby Girl, will also help you.
On General Principle, read anything by Maya Angelou.
2007-02-10 11:09:51 · answer #5 · answered by snoweagleltd 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Start with Toni Morrison. She's good enough for Oprah.
2007-02-10 11:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋