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This anthology contains excerpts from (mostly) non-fiction writings by African Americans from a range of time periods. The selections are organized by theme and address issues such as the struggles of African American athletes, the linguistic characteristics of Black English, and the centrality of faith in the African American community. Lists of suggested films, recordings, and other supplementary materials are found at the end of each chapter. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Get It Together is a thematically-organized reader that focuses on issues and events that concern African Americans and promotes critical thinking about how these issues impact the lives of all Americans. An underlying notion of the book is that the key issues for African Americans have not substantially changed through American history. The readings were chosen to assert a need for initiative on the part of the student writer and encourage change through analysis, research, discussion, and involvement. Students are presented with the opportunity to formulate their own initiatives to “get it together.”
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