African Americans and US Popular Culture - 9780415275286

Taylor & Francis

African Americans and US Popular CultureAuthor(s): Kevern Verney\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415275286, 978-0415275286\nSynopsis\nThis 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:\n\n* the role and significance of race in all major forms of popular culture, including sport, film, television, radio and music\n* how the entertainment industry has encouraged racism through misrepresentations and caricatured images of African Americans.\n\nAfrican 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 ongoi.