How far has the American Dream been accessible to black characters in African American literature? The answer to this question requires a deep probing of the em

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An original, thought-provoking meditation on the corrosive legacy of slavery from the 16th century to the present.--Elizabeth Schmidt, "The New York Times."

Understand the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans Get to know the people, places, and events that shaped the African American experience