February is Black History Month. To show my appreciation for all the magnificent contributions black Americans have made in adding to the richness and uniqueness of our popular culture, I’ve listed a few of my favorite individuals along with items that the Austin Public Library owns so that you may also discover their grit, glamour, and greatness.
Paul Robeson
The undiscovered Paul Robeson : an artist's journey, 1898-1939
The great Paul Robeson [sound recording]
The Emperor Jones [videorecording] ; Paul Robeson, tribute to an artist
Josephine Baker
Jazz Cleopatra : Josephine Baker in her time
Siren of the tropics [videorecording]
Zou Zou [videorecording]
Dorothy Dandridge
Dorothy Dandridge : an intimate biography
Dorothy Dandridge [videorecording] : little girl lost
Carmen Jones [videorecording]
Sydney Poitier
Guess who's coming to dinner [videorecording]
To Sir, with love [videorecording]
They call me Mister Tibbs! [videorecording]
Mos Def
Something the Lord made [videorecording]
The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy [videorecording]
The new danger [sound recording]
Don Cheadle
Not on our watch : the mission to end genocide in Darfur and beyond
Hotel Rwanda [videorecording]
Traffic [videorecording]
Boogie nights [videorecording]
Ludacris
Hustle & flow [videorecording]
Terrence Howard
Crash [videorecording]
Halle Berry
Monster's ball [videorecording]
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington : his films and career
Malcolm X [videorecording]
Mississippi masala [videorecording]
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