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Thirteen of black America's most eloquent voices share their visions for a self-sufficient, self-determined future. From Spike Lee's encouragement of independent, community fundraising to Joycelyn Elders's warning about the failings of our "sick-care" system to Stanley Crouch's disputation on "heroic" versus "anarchic" individuality, Black Genius is an exceptional, unique colloquy. Conceived by acclaimed novelist Walter Mosley and sponsored by the New York University Africana Studies Program and the Institute of African American Affairs, this book originated as a series of community conversations where "visionaries with solutions" shared powerful views on personal and communal struggles, triumphs, and aspirations. The list of contributors suggests the range of perspectives and talents brought to bear on such issues as economics, political power, work, authority, and culture. Black Genius is a point of departure for vigorous discussion of our current realities and goals for the future-and a portrait of "genius" that leads the way to enriching American life in the twenty-first century.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company (February 17, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0393319784
ISBN-13: 978-0393319781
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #1,040,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #454 in Books > Literature & Fiction > History & Criticism > Regional & Cultural > United States > African American #4067 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Essays & Correspondence > Essays #5649 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Specific Demographics > African-American Studies
This is a very serious piece of writing. So often, African-Americans look to others for help in "handling our business." Here are 13 essays from people of thought and action that have decided to lay out some ways we can handle it ourselves!The real beauty of this book is the accessibility of what is written. No offense to Cornel West and other Black Intellectuals (they have voices that must also be heard and heeded!), but this book is written in such a way that even the casual reader will be touched and moved to action. There is no lack of depth here but rather a casual familiarity as well as a sense of urgency that will immediately draw the reader in.Further, there are a variety of voices presented here. From Spike Lee to Randall Robinson to Walter Mosley, these essayists cover a tremendous amount of ground and touch all of us along the way. There is something here that speaks to the many facets of the African American experience.Buy this book - I dare you not to be inspired by it!
The only reason I bought this book is because Walter Mosley's name was attached to it. Mosley is one of America's most valuable treasures, and I jump at any opportunity to experience his words. However, while his essay is excellent, the other authors more than hold their own.I don't know who the intended audience is for this book, but I think it should be required reading for everyone. From age 15 through 90. Liberal, conservative, egalitarian, libertarian, agnostic, spiritual, what have you.I cannot put my respect for this book into words. I am saddened with the realization that this book will go unnoticed by many because of a number of reasons. This book deserves much more recognition than it has received to date.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Too many times the Black community is treated as if we all believe only one idea or follow one way of doing things. "Black Genius" brings out the qualities our many talented Kings and Queens by providing personal narratives with solutions to many concerns that effect the Black Community daily. I highly recommend this book. If you are concerned about issues in the Black community you wont be dissapointed.
This is some of the heaviest reading I have chosen in a long time. While I must say I did not agree with several of the viewpoints of the collective writers, the writing was done with conviction and the ideas were thought-provoking. I recommend this book to any students of African American history, Journalism or Economics. I thought a better title for this work would have been Collective Black Genius.
THIS BOOK HAS TOTALLY CHANGED MY LIFE. I WILL NO LONGER SQUANDER THE GIFT OF LEADERSHIP,MOTIVATION AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR BLACK PEOPLE THAT GOD HAS GIVEN ME. NOT ONLY WERE MANY OF THE PROBLEMS IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY ADDRESSED, BUT WE WERE GIVEN SOLUTIONS. 99% OF THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE DISCUSSIONS HAVE DIFFINENTLY GOTTEN MY COMPLETE RESPECT. THANK YOU,WHOMEVER CAME UP WITH THE IDEA FOR THIS BOOK(AS IF I DID'NT KNOW}. I FEEL THAT EVERY BLACK PERSON IN AMERICA SHOULD HAVE THIS BOOK IN THEIR POSSESSION. THIS BOOK IS THE NUCLEUS OF AN IMPORTANT MOVEMENT WHOSE TIME HAS SURELY COME. I WILL DO MY PART HERE ON THE WEST COAST TO IMPLORE EVERY BLACK PERSON I KNOW, AND MEET TO BEG, BORROW, OR CHECK OUT(AS IN LIBRARY) THIS MAGNIFICENT PIECE OF WORK.THANK YOU,THANK YOU,THANK YOU FOR "BLACK GENIUS"
Why are we intrigued by all of Spike Lee's Movies no matter how bad or good, or Easy Rowlin's character in Walter Mosley's Devil In A Blue Dress? Is it the casting of characters, the mystery of the black experience or the marvel of these geniuses who seem more talented then life itself at times. they are the folks who encourage to hold on to life, catch a dream, and believe that success doesn't have to be a thought but a realization. This book contains the very folks who may or may not seem like geniuses to everyone, but just the mere power of their actions has transformed a generation through movies, literature, sports, fashion, journalism, and Humanitarianism. I always sink into these anthology compilations because I am curious to find out the reasoning behind some of the great Black African Americans featured in anthologies like this. It may be true that to be a success is to know success, but for those who don't have that convenience...why not read about it?
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