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In Search of Black America: Discovering the African-American Dream
Written by David Dent
Narrated by Dion Graham
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From noted journalist and professor David Dent comes this poignant and fascinating survey of contemporary African-American life. In Search of Black America is compilation of eclectic personalities and rare insights. Dent spent five years researching and travelling across the continent interviewing America's black middle-class. Filled with stories of real people and real places, this book examines the many ways in which blacks have carved out their own niche and emerged from the shadow of a racist history. With Dion Graham's thoughtful, informative narration, In Search of Black America provides a major contribution to the ongoing discourse on race in America.
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