Lathan, Stan

Ernest J. Gaines' The sky is gray( Visual )

20 editions published between 1979 and 2005 in English and held by 900 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Based on the short story by Ernest J. Gaines. In rural Louisiana in the 1940's, a young black boy accompanies his mother into town and absorbs valuable lessons of pride, charity and dignity

Richard Wright's Almos' a man by Richard Wright( Visual )

18 editions published between 1976 and 2009 in English and held by 836 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Based on the short story by Richard Wright. A black teenage farm worker believes that owning a gun is a mark of maturity

Go tell it on the mountain by Blind Boys of Alabama( Visual )

17 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and held by 779 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A story of violence and desire, of tenderness and compassion, so gripping and moving, which lays bare the trials and sufferings, the yearings and aspirations of three generations of an African American family. The journey of a family from the rural South to "big city" Herlem, seeking both salvation and understanding and of a young boy struggling to earn the approval of a self-righteous and often unloving stepfather

Uncle Tom's cabin by Vera Jiji( Visual )

13 editions published between 1987 and 2006 in English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Harriet Beecher Stowe's timeless classic of slavery and survival in the Old South comes alive in this moving tribute to the strength of the human spirit."--Container

The Waltons( Visual )

2 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in English and held by 415 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Olivia returns home, her health restored. Ben and Cindy welcome another Walton into the world. Cousin Rose and her grandchildren fill empty rooms in the Walton home. Mary Ellen and Erin challenge scoffing men in a horse race. Jim-Bob graduates from high school and makes a decision that fills the family with profound pride

Mikhail Baryshnikov : with Gelsey Kirkland, Marianna Tcherkassky( Visual )

4 editions published between 1976 and 2004 in English and held by 339 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This 1976 live performance showcases the incredible Mikhail Baryshnikov, at the peak of his talents, shortly after arriving in the West. His American television debut spotlights solos and Gelsey Kirkland, his first great U.S. partner. Lacks the appearance by host Beverly Sills and the excerpts from Twyla Tharp's Push come to shove which were part of the telecast version. Disc includes an added written message from Gelsey Kirkland

Russell Simmons def poetry jam on Broadway-- and more : the choice collection by Russell Simmons( Book )

4 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 332 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"It's where Walt Whitman meets Michael Jackson. It's where Emily Dickinson meets Mary J. Blige. It's Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam, the lyrical, smart, hilarious, and searingly honest new show that has become a true phenomenon on Broadway, earning critical raves and drawing huge cheers nightly. Def Poetry Jam is an experience that's not to be missed: Nine gifted, young poets speaking from the heart about everything from love to sex, politics, and Krispy Kreme donuts. If Langston Hughes or Virginia Woolf were alive today, this is what they'd sound like. The roster includes both well-established and up-and-coming poets -- including Suheir Hammad, author of Born Palestinian, Born Black; Black Ice, a.k.a. Lamar Manson, the first spoken-word artist to be signed to Def Jam Records; Beau Sia, author of A Night Without Armor II: The Revenge, and a two-time National Poetry Slam champion; and Poetri, one of the founders of Da Poetry Lounge in Los Angeles. Essential for every fan of contemporary poetry, Russell Simmons Def Jam on Broadway ... and More is a cutting-edge and constantly surprising volume that takes a fresh, exuberant, sometimes insightful, sometimes comedic look at who we are and where we are today"--Publisher's description

Beat Street by Andy Davis( Visual )

27 editions published between 38 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"The story of Kenny, a young hip-hop artist living in the rough slums of the Bronx with his younger brother Lee and their mother Cora. Kenny dreams of making it big as a disk jockey and playing in the most swank of Manhattan nightclubs, The Roxy. Into their lives comes Tracy, a composer and assistant choreographer from New York College who inspires him to try to continue his dream while romance begins to grow between them despite coming from different neighborhoods and worlds. Meanwhile, Lee is part of a break-dancing gang set on dominating the scene of their street. The rest of their friends include Ramon, a graffiti artist determined to spread his painting to every subway car in the city while dealing with his girlfriend Carmen. Chollie is a fellow rapper who becomes Kenny's manager after he lands him a gig at a Bronx club as the DJ."--Matt Patay, www.imdb.com

Booker by Stan Lathan( Visual )

13 editions published between 1983 and 2007 in English and held by 282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Portrays Booker T. Washington's early life in the south during the closing days and aftermath of the Civil War, and shows the obstacles he overcomes to pursue his passion for learning

The trial of the moke by Daniel Stein( Visual )

10 editions published between 1978 and 2000 in English and held by 251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This play is based on the tragic story of the first Africa-American to graduate from West Point, Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper. He was framed by white officers who accused him to embezzling government funds. Ninety-five years later he was vindicated