Culture and African American Politics [Hardcover]

This is an original, interesting, and informative work, well worth reading. Journal of American History

In a fascinating book replete with dozens of examples, Henry examines folktales, proverbs, songs, and sermons to illustrate how cultural values... have been incorporated by black leaders and institutions to create a unique style of black political behavior. Choice

Preface

Chapter 1
Ideology, Politics, and Culture

Chapter 2
Black and Blue

Chapter 3
Afro-American Style and Lower-Class Behavior

Chapter 4
Jeremiads and the Ideological Functions of Black Religion

Chapter 5
Cultural Politics and the Jackson Campaign

Chapter 6
Growing Down

Notes
References
Index