Why Do I Have to Be Your Nigger?

Dee Brown reintroduces the familiar yet compelling social issue with his sophomore effort. Why do I have to be your Nigger? "Theories In Niggativity," questions diverse correlations between African-Americans and the word nigger. Dee explores cultures, gender gaps, racism, class-status, stereotypes, along with various philosophies in order to present understanding concerning his people's overwhelming kinship with one word. Why do we love the word? Why do we hate the word? Dee Brown presents readers an introspective view of African-American pioneers whose legacy unfortunately failed to outlast one word. WHY?

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Xlibris
Published: 03/21/2006
ISBN: 9781413493450
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d