Books by Kim Marie Vaz

One of the first women's organisations to "mask" in a Mardi Gras parade, the "Million Dollar Baby Dolls" redefined the New Orleans carnival tradition. Tracing their origins from Storyville brothels to post-Katrina New Orleans, Kim Vaz uncovers the fascinating history of these ladies that strutted their way into a predominantly male establishment.

Presents the life history of Nike Davies, one of the few African women known nationally and internationally in contemporary art circles. In addition, this book illustrates strategies developed by women to mitigate male rule and presents a critique of women's place in contemporary Yaruba society.

Oral narrative researchers present portraits on the strategies of bringing the experiences of African and African American women into view. They explore how new information about African women is being created and the strengths of oral research for expanding knowledge about Black women.