Explores the influence Motown has had on America in respect to music and racial relationships and identity, looking at the social climate of the 1950s and 1960s and the rise of youth culture that set the stage for Berry Gordy and his business.
"A biography of writer Ralph Ellison that describes his era, his major work--Invisible Man--his life, and the legacy of his writing"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the influence Motown has had on the country in respect to music and racial relationships and identity, looking at the social climate of the 1950s and 1960s and the rise of youth culture that set the stage for Berry Gordy and his business.
The second entry in a well-received annual series features the author of Sellout as its guest editor and includes essays on such topics as Obama's presidential race, pop culture, and sports.
