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Music Review: Roots: An Anthology of Negro Music in America

In observance of Black American History Month, Land of Books and Honey has found this album, Roots: An Anthology of Negro Music in America, by Voices Incorporated on Freegal. This album sounds like an audio and theatrical exhibition of Black American music. This album is an informational and educational recording for a non-Black audience. I… Read More »

Music Review: American Negro Slave Songs

In observance of Black American History Month, Land of Books and Honey has found this album, American Negro Slave Songs, by Alex Foster and Michael LaRue on Freegal. This album can be used by educators, parents, students, and artists. This album can be used for academic research as a secondary source. If you have access… Read More »

Book Review: Tarzan of the Apes

As a child, I can recall my family’s watching the old black-and-white movies of Tarzan of Africa. I remember vaguely perceiving Tarzan a hero and a likeable character. After reading a 2010 reprint of the original 1914 novel, my perception of Tarzan has changed. Tarzan is an anti-hero; in my opinion, he is the villain.… Read More »