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Introduction to African American History: An Anthology provides students with an engaging and comprehensive narrative of African American's struggles and resilience throughout history. Beginning with an overview of African traditional religious and cultural systems prior to European intrusion, the text explores the complex journey from the beginnings of European enterprise in Africa to the origins and evolution of the Atlantic slave trade. The book continues to explore the transition from slavery to emancipation, discussions on race and religion, and the various sociopolitical movements shaping African American identity. Larger societal shifts like the Great Migration are contextualized alongside the life and thoughts of prominent African American figures, moving through evolving conceptions of black advancement, civil rights, and the advent of Black Power. Contemporary issues like the influence of hip hop on African American culture and discussions on post-Moynihan evaluations of Black community structures provide a bridge from historical perspectives to modern discourse. Providing students with a deeper understanding of African American experiences from a historical lens, Introduction to African American History is well suited for courses in African American history, sociology, and cultural studies. It is meant to inspire in-depth discussion on African American heritage, enduring cultural transformations, and the construction of race and identity in America.

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Daniel Davis is an associate professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Kennedy-King College and an adjunct professor of history at Saint Xavier University. He is also an African American History curriculum writer and course designer. He regularly presents research and provides professional development at national academic conferences, K-12 schools, universities, and professional workshops. Dr. Davis's research interests include students' educational experiences, hip hop/urban culture, and the enslavement era. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in African American and African studies from Michigan State University.

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