African Americans and US popular culture

Description:

"Rooted in African society and traditions, black slaves in America created a dynamic culture which lives on and keeps evolving. Present day hip hop and rap music are still shaped by the historical experience of slavery and the will to oppose oppression and racism. This volume is an authoritative introduction to the history of African Americans in U.S. 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."--Jacket.

subjects: African American influences,  African Americans,  African Americans in popular culture,  Civilization,  History,  Intellectual life,  Popular culture,  Race identity,  Race relations,  Racism in popular culture,  African americans, race identity,  African americans, intellectual life,  Popular culture, united states,  United states, race relations,  United states, civilization,  Noirs américains dans la culture populaire,  Noirs américains,  Identité ethnique,  Vie intellectuelle,  Racisme dans la culture populaire,  Relations raciales,  Culture populaire,  Histoire,  Civilisation,  Influence noire américaine,  SOCIAL SCIENCE,  Ethnic Studies,  African American Studies,  Massenkultur,  Populaire cultuur

Places: United States