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An introduction to African American history and culture, discussing religion, literature, music, film, television, and theater.

Places important topics in context so that readers will understand the connection between black history and the sweep of America's story. This volume covers African American literature.

"Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, and was raised by his grandmother, who told him many stories of the Black American experience and taught him to be proud of his race from a young age. With her guidance, Langston went on to become a talented writer in high school, creating dramatic plays, poetry, and articles for the school paper. His career as a writer would continue to blossom. Langston pioneered Jazz Poetry and published nearly twenty...