Between God and Gangsta Rap: Bearing Witness to Black Culture Fairy Tales & Folklore Like the mythical bird Sankofa

Like the mythical bird Sankofa that never loses sight of its source

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As you lean into God's promises for you in scripture you will explore the truth about who you are

Between God and Gangsta Rap: Bearing Witness to Black Culture Fairy Tales & Folklore Like the mythical bird SankofaA former welfare father from the ghetto of Detroit, Michael Eric Dyson is today a critic, scholar, and ordained Baptist minister who has forged a unique role: he is a compelling spokesman for the concerns of the black community, and also a leader who has a genuine rapport with that community,particularly with urban youth. In his essays, lectures, sermons, and books, he has emerged as one of the leading African American voices of our day. Dyson's