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2024: African Americans and the Arts
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2021: The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity
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Books:
The Book of Martial Power
by
Steven J. Pearlman
Call Number: GV1112 .P43 2006
ISBN: 9781585676354
Publication Date: 2006-09-21
Can I See Your Hands
by
Gavriel Schneider
ISBN: 9781627341844
Publication Date: 2017-08-24
Chinese Martial Arts
by
Peter A. Lorge
ISBN: 9780521878814
Publication Date: 2011-12-05
Fighting for Honor
by
T J Desch Obi
Call Number: GV1100.82 D47 2008
ISBN: 9781570037184
Publication Date: 2008-03-01
Mixed Martial Arts Unleashed
by
Mickey Dimic; Christopher Miller
ISBN: 9780071598903
Publication Date: 2008-09-08
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"Safety isn't just physical": How martial arts can help Black queer people build every kind of strength
An article about how martial arts has helped build confidence, as well as self-defense skills, in the Black LGBTQ+ community.
African Martial Arts
Another overview of African martial arts.
The Forgotten Fury: 12 Legendary Black Martial Arts Masters You Need to Know
Provides overviews of 12 African-American martial artists who have helped shape the sport.
Martial Arts in African-American Muslim Culture
Explains the crossing and influence of martial arts and the African-American Muslim community.
These Cool African Martial Arts are Often Overlooked - Do You Know Them?
An overview of how African fighting styles have influenced martial arts culture.
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