Protecting Our Own
Author | : Katheryn Russell-Brown |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 0742545717 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780742545717 |
Rating | : 4/5 (717 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Protecting Our Own by : Katheryn Russell-Brown
Download or read book Protecting Our Own written by Katheryn Russell-Brown and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2006 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Protecting Our Own explores the new implications of the 'black protectionism' phenomenon-wherein African Americans feel a protective response towards African American politicians and celebrities in legal battles-as more and more African Americans find themselves in the spotlight. Russell-Brown details the history of this phenomenon and ponders its future in light of recent trials of African American celebrities like OJ Simpson and R. Kelly.