The Impact of Popular Culture on Politics in Literature
“The Impact of Popular Culture on Politics in the Literature of Black Writers” was a program of the Eleventh National Black Writers Conference on “The Impact of Migration, Popular Culture, and the Natural Environment in the Literature of Black Writers.” It was held by the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York.
Panelists discussed the impact of popular culture on literature. Obery Hendricks moderated. They also responded to questions submitted by me… read more
Panelists discussed the impact of popular culture on literature. Obery Hendricks moderated. They also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
“The Impact of Popular Culture on Politics in the Literature of Black Writers” was a program of the Eleventh National Black Writers Conference on “The Impact of Migration, Popular Culture, and the Natural Environment in the Literature of Black Writers.” It was held by the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York. close
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