Navigators : African American musicians, dancers, and visual artists in academe / Theresa Jenoure.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jenoure, Terry.

Series:

SUNY series, social context of education

SUNY series, the social context of education

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American artists as teachers.

African American artists--Interviews.

African American artists.

African American arts.

Interviews.

Physical Description:

xix, 225 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Albany : State University of New York Press, [2000]

Summary:

Through excerpts and profiles, this inspiring book presents the experiences of 12 African-American artists who teach at traditionally white colleges and universities.

Contents:

Preface: The Author's Story xiii

Riff #1 Pushing Off 9

Chapter 1 Understanding the Voices of Artists/Teachers 11

Riff #2 The Climate 27

Chapter 2 The Navigators: Twelve Teachers 29

Chapter 3 To Be Free and to Fly: Artistic Influences 39

A Pathway to the Garden: Alois's Story 55

Riff #3 The Course 65

Chapter 4 This Far by Faith: Sociopolitical Influences 67

With a Map and a Compass: Paige's Story 87

Riff #4 Stations 99

Chapter 5 Toward Creation Pedagogy 103

Sweeping the Temple: Patti's Story 133

Chapter 6 Who Built the Ark? Conditions at Schools 145

A View From the Hilltop: Nduma's Story 165

Riff #5 Faith and Vision 179

Chapter 7 Sailing Lessons 187

Coda: Creation Pedagogy: A Proposal for More Imaginative and Culturally Responsive Education 197

Riff #6 Dropping Anchor 209.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-220) and index.

Discography: page 221.

ISBN:

0791443531

079144354X

OCLC:

40698607