Black Political Writing in the 21st Century

Wayne Dawkins moderates a discussion on political writing from an African-American perspective. The panelists talked about topics including transmitting history to the younger generation, changes in black culture, the voting rights act, and black perspectives on current events. They responded to questions from members of the audience.

Wayne Dawkins is the author of Rugged Waters: Black Journalists Swim the Mainstream. Ron Walters is the author of White Nationalism, Black Interests: Conservative Public Policy and the Black Community. Jimmie Briggs is the author of Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go to War. Kevin Powell is the author of Whose Gonna Take the Weight?: Manhood, Race, and Power in America. Yvonne Bynoe is the author of Stand and Deliver: Political Activism, Leadership, and Hip-Hop Culture. close