Black Samson
The Untold Story of an American Icon
Jeremy Schipper
Discover the untold story of an American icon with Black Samson. In this powerful book, Nyasha Junior and Jeremy Schipper explore how African Americans associated Samson with their fight against racial oppression. Schipper and Junior introduce readers to inspiring historical figures such as Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells, and Malcolm X, revealing how invoking the biblical character of Samson became a powerful tool for African American activists and artists. This provocative book delves into our nation's contested racial history and the enduring impact of an iconic hero.
Publish Date
2020-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
2020-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.07
ISBN
9780190689780
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2021-03-09T22:03:33.000Z
A great overview and important tracing of the reception of Black Samson. Definitely go read the book, y'all. #BlkSamson – source