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Katheryn Russell-Brown

Protecting Our Own

Race, Crime, and African Americans

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Inspired by the O.J. Simpson case, Protecting Our Own explores the reasons behind the rise of the black protectionism phenomenon and its implications for the future. Comparing the plight of the African American community to the melancholy lyrics but vibrant beat of the blues, Russell-Brown uses the lyrics of these songs to paint a vivid picture of the African American community struggling through the burdens of racial oppression such as second tier status and lynchings solely due to the color of their skins. Russell-Brown explains the feelings of protectionism towards African American celebrities, as many African Americans feel that they have… Mehr

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  • ISBN: 978-0-7425-4570-0
  • EAN: 9780742545700
  • Produktnummer: 1868367
  • Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • Erscheinungsjahr: 2006
  • Seitenangabe: 212 S.
  • Masse: H23.5 cm x B15.7 cm x D1.7 cm 485 g
  • Abbildungen: HC gerader Rücken kaschiert
  • Gewicht: 485

Über den Autor


Katheryn Russell-Brown is a Professor of Law and Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. Her most recent work is Underground Codes: Race, Crime, and Related Fires (New York University Press, 2004).

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