New York: Harper Collins, (1996) dj. Hardcover first edition - Includes some rather provocative questions - for example, "why were the 1890s to the 1910s called the 'black women's era'? " and "did blacks participate in the minstrel traditions?" - and substantial thoughtful answers. List of resources at the end of each section, index. xvii, 446 pp. ISBN: 0-060170360.