The Assassination of the Black Male Image

by Hutchinson, Earl Ofari

• ISBN13: 9780684836577
• ISBN10: 0684836572
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-09-03
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Summary

A compelling expose of the truth behind society's racial and sexual stereotypes of black men, this book offers a wide historical perspective and insights into such recent racially charged events as the Clarence Thomas hearings, the O.J. Simpson trial, and the Million Man March. Hutchinson brilliantly counters the image of black men as a population entrenched in crime, drugs, and violence.

Author Biography

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, PhD, is a prominent media critic and political analyst. He writes a syndicated biweekly column for 200 newspapers and magazines nationwide.

Table of Contents

The Growth Industry in Black Male Mythology: An Overview	p. 13
The Negro: A Beast ... or in the Image of God?	p. 19
The Fine Art of Black Male Bashing	p. 32
From Slavery to the Sports Arena	p. 48
Doing the Wrong Thing by Spike	p. 57
Thomas, Tyson, and Tall Tales	p. 63
Ain't I a Nigger, Too?	p. 79
The Way Things Ought Not to Be, Rush	p. 88
Minister Farrakhan or Adolf Farrakhan?	p. 95
Why Are They Waiting to Exhale?	p. 101
No Thriller for Michael Jackson	p. 114
What's Love Got to Do With It? More Than You Think	p. 119
The War on Drugs Is a War on Black Males	p. 123
The Other Boyz N the Hood	p. 131
Ghetto Chic	p. 142
Colin Powell: An American Journey or American Dilemma?	p. 147
The Never-Ending Saga of O. J. Simpson	p. 152
Countering the Assassination of the Black Male Image	p. 162
America's Hidden Agenda Against Black Males: A Postscript	p. 170
Notes	p. 175
Bibliography	p. 193
Index	p. 197
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