{"title":"Ellen McLarney","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eEllen McLarney\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author who offers a unique perspective on cultural and educational subjects. Her writings delve into the intersection of art, religion, and social movements, providing readers with a thought-provoking analysis of these intricate themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works is \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Arts, Black Muslims\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling exploration of the cultural and religious expressions within the African American community. This book stands as a testament to McLarney's commitment to shedding light on often overlooked narratives, making it a valuable resource for those interested in education and reference materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcLarney's contributions to literature are not only informative but also engaging, inviting readers to deepen their understanding of diverse cultural landscapes. Her books are an excellent addition to any library, offering a blend of scholarly research and accessible prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the world through Ellen McLarney's insightful lens, and broaden your perspective with our carefully curated selection of her works.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-arts-black-muslims-by-ellen-mclarney-9780231219426","title":"Black Arts, Black Muslims","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1960s and early 1970s, prominent figures in the Black Arts Movement (BAM) converted to Islam and adopted new names. Poets such as Amiri Baraka, Sonia Sanchez, Askia Muhammad Touré, and Marvin X incorporated Islamic words and expressions, references to the Qur'an, and Arabic script, as well as symbols like the crescent star and depictions of Islamic architecture and clothing. They connected places like Harlem, Chicago, Newark, and Oakland to locales in the Muslim world such as Timbuktu, Songhai, and Mecca. These artists also played a pivotal role in developing Black studies and creating alternatives to the Eurocentrism of the American educational system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEllen McLarney explores how BAM writers identified with Islam as integral to the African American cultural, spiritual, and intellectual heritage. Examining poetry, visual art, music, drama, and mixed-media collaborations, she traces the emergence of a new kind of Islamic art rooted in the African American experience. Their works protested scientific racism, police brutality, colonial domination, and economic oppression while resurrecting a suppressed Islamic past and sharing spiritual visions of a new kind of future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on interviews, fieldwork, archival research, and close analysis of key works, \u003cem\u003eBlack Arts, Black Muslims\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how BAM redefined Black art, Islamic poetics, and Black Muslim aesthetics in the struggle for racial justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306895360236,"sku":"9780231219426","price":109.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8250963482270.jpg?v=1771065771"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ellen-mclarney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}