Treasures From American Film Archives (4 Volumes) [12 Dvd9s] (2000 2009)

From the Apollo Theater to the Harlem Renaissance, from barber shop and beauty shop culture to African American holidays, family reunions, and festivals, and from the days of black baseball to the era of a black president, the culture of African Americans is truly unique and diverse. This diversity is the result of intricate customs forged in tightly woven communities―not only in the United States, but in many cases also stemming from the traditions of another continent. …