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1 online resource (207 p.) |
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Open Media series |
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Open Media book.
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
The movement for the expansion and deepening of democracy in America : a conversation of context with Dr. Vincent Harding -- What about the brother at the bottom of the well? : law in the age of Obama with Professor Michelle Alexander -- Dollars and sense? : race, recession and recovery : racial equality and economic parity with Dr. Julianne Malveaux -- Barack Obama, the new crack? : a story of revolution with Ramona Africa -- Probing the president : the media's paralysis of analysis? : race, the press and the White House with Linn Washington, Jr -- It matters what needs to be done : politics and green activism with Van Jones -- A quiet victory for emotional justice : the first family and the African American psyche with Esther Armah -- Going forward / Joanne Giffith. |
| Summary |
"The Obama presidency represents a major milestone in black history and the struggle for political, economic and cultural equality in the United States. But how--if at all--has the first black presidency helped move things forward for people of color? Has it delivered the 'change we can believe in' and 'deepening of democracy' that communities of color organized around? How has the reality and image of a black First Family impacted American culture? What lessons from past struggles can be applied to this unique historical moment to advance multicultural democracy in the U.S.? Starting the exploration of these questions with the voices of past civil rights and black power activists held in the historic Pacifica Radio Archives, BBC journalist Joanne Griffith traveled the country to interview black intellectuals, leaders and activists. The result is a rich and wide-ranging exploration of the hot-button issues facing African Americans today, from religion, law amd media to education and the economy, to the ever-shifting meaning of Obama's contribution and impact. Both timely and rich in personal wisdom, Redefining Black Power connects the dots between past civil rights struggles and the future of black civic and cultural life in the United States"--Provided by publisher. |
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African Americans -- Social conditions -- 21st century.
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African Americans -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
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Obama, Barack.
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United States -- Race relations -- 21st century.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 2009-
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Griffith, Joanne -- Interviews.
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| Genre |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Griffith, Joanne.
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Baker & Taylor Axis 360
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Redefining Black power. San Francisco : City Lights Books, c2012 9780872865464 (DLC) 2011045459 (OCoLC)709681188 |
| ISBN |
9780872865488 (electronic bk.) |
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0872865487 (electronic bk.) |
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