African American Literature
and
the Cold War Period

Here’s a roundup of 76 publications by African American writers published during the Cold War period, 1945 – 1991

Howard Rambsy II

The creative works by or about Black literature produced between 1945 and 1991 represents a tremendous body of writings.

Presented here is a limited selection of novels, short stories, and poems.

Here’s a chronological look at the compositions.

Here’s a breakdown of the compositions by men and women authors.

Four of the novels were recipients of major awards.