For developmental courses in reading and writing; and for any level courses in Humanities, Literature, African-American Literature, and African-American Studies.

Unique in its perspective and range, this developmental reader uses diverse essays, short stories, poems and plays by and about African Americans to stimulate student critical reading, thinking, discussion, and writing. It first provides a comprehensive process-oriented writing guide, and then offers a diverse collection of readings that provide models and reflect the rich heritage of African American culture. The readings explore 18 themes and will appeal to a broad spectrum of students - both traditional and non-traditional.