Between God and gangsta rap
1996·240 pages
A powerful exploration of black culture, identity, and expression between faith and urban life.
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A powerful exploration of black culture, identity, and expression between faith and urban life.
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A former welfare father from the ghetto of Detroit, Michael Eric Dyson is today a critic, scholar, and ordained Baptist minister who has forged a unique role: he is a compelling spokesman for the concerns of the black community, and also a leader who has a genuine rapport with that community, particularly with urban youth. In his essays, lectures, sermons, and books, he has emerged as one of the leading African-American voices of our day.There is a section of wonderful profiles Dyson calls "Te...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Violence & gore
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Profanity
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Mild language possible in discussions of urban culture and music.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of drug use likely in context of urban life discussions.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Central themes of faith, Baptist ministry, and spiritual redemption.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Strong focus on racial identity, politics, and social issues in black culture.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Discussions of systemic suffering and pain in African American history.
Other
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