AFRICAN AMERICANS AND US POPULAR CULTURE by Kevern Verney ( 9780415275279 )

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AFRICAN AMERICANS AND US POPULAR CULTURE

By:

Kevern Verney

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041527527X

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9780415275279

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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

24 July, 2003

Pages:

144

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An authoritative introduction to the history of African Americans in US popular culture, examining its development from the early nineteenth century to the present.

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This volume is an authoritative introduction to the history of African Americans in US popular culture, examining its development from the early nineteenth century to the present. Kevern Verney examines: * the role and significance of race in all major forms of popular culture, including sport, film, television, radio and music * how the entertainment industry has encouraged racism through misrepresentations and caricatured images of African Americans. African Americans have made a unique contribution to the richness and diversity of US popular culture. Rooted in African society and traditions, black slaves in America created a dynamic culture which continues to evolve. Present day hip-hop and rap music are still shaped by the historical experience of slavery and the ongoing will to oppose oppression and racism. Any student of African-American history or cultural studies will find this a fascinating and highly useful book.

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