... culture and authenticity. Hip-Hops influence is global, with a fan base consisting of just about everybody, with consumers primarily consisting of white privileged suburban youth. Nonetheless hip-hop has its roots unquestionably within the black community and represents a relevant subculture in African-American youths. Therefore hip-hop should be considered beyond its original status of a genre but as an essential learning ... role as a fundamental source of positive racial socialization for black youths and in what ways its elements can be utilized in classroom and therapeutic settings...

• Word Count: 1971
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... the Racial Mountain.") Their writing also defined the African American heritage and celebrated their new identity as Americans. Some common themes did exist however, such as an interest in the roots of the African American experience in Africa and in the South, and a strong sense of racial pride and a desire for social and political equality. But the greatest charcteristic of the ... racial identity. Mckay also presented glimpses of the glamour and the grit of Harlem life in Harlem Shadows. Countee Cullen used both African and European images to explore the African roots of black Americ...

• Word Count: 1369
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... does. So any type of imitation or version of one's culture is simply a re-hash or stolen version of an original, authentic, and meaningful culture. Furthermore, by observing the historical roots of white appropriation of black music, it is evident that it is just another repetition of the racist past. Moreover, white appropriation of Hip-hop are based off of stereotypes ... ...

• Word Count: 2033
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... on to list similarities. Hughes word choice in his list of similarities is meant to go from simple human nature/needs to more opinionated interests, showing that through our deepest roots we are like. everyone must eat, sleep, drink, and can feel love. then knocks down the racial stereotype that blacks lack work ethic, can't read, (thinking they are not smart ... ...

• Word Count: 1440
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• Grade Level: High School

... white owners to eradicate "heathen" (or non-Christian) customs--rendered the preservation of religious traditions difficult and often unsuccessful. Isolated songs, rhythms, movements, and beliefs in the curative powers of roots and the efficacy of a world of spirits and ancestors did survive well into the nineteenth century. But these were increasingly combined in creative ways with the various forms of Christianity ... ...

• Word Count: 2203
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... works into local art competitions, and encouraged his more advanced students to travel with him to study abroad. He felt that this traveling would influence the artists to view their roots, and inspire them to produce new works of art which depicted their ancestors, who had been and currently were suffering under the white people (Carlin). To today's blacks, Woodruff represents ... ...

• Word Count: 1549
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• Grade Level: High School

... really is a new day for us". " Us" meaning black people. Another similarity that the two stories share is that the two educated characters both want to grow close to their roots, but go about it the wrong way. Beneatha dates a man from Nigeria, hoping that he can give her the understanding that she needs. Dee also date a man she thinks will ... ...

• Word Count: 1555
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• Grade Level: High School

... to the youth today is through using jazzier beats and hip-hop tunes to get their attention. To trace gospel music you would have to go back to the African roots of song. Gospel music was virtually ignored by white Christians and it was not until the twentieth century that denominational churches included gospel as a form of music. The church audience ... ...

• Word Count: 1353
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• Grade Level: High School