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1 online resource : illustrations |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"From Afro Sheen to Theaster Gates and from Soul Train to Chance the Rapper, Black Chicago draws sustenance from a culture rooted in self-determination, aspiration, and hustle. In Energy Never Dies, Ayana Contreras embarks on a journey to share the implausible success stories and breathtaking achievements of Black Chicago's artists and entrepreneurs. Past and present generations speak with one another, maintaining a vital connection to a beautiful narrative of Black triumph and empowerment that still inspires creativity and pride. Contreras weaves a hidden history from these true stories and the magic released by undervalued cultural artifacts. As she does, the idea that the improbable is always possible emerges as an indestructible Afro-Optimism that binds a people together. Passionate and enlightening, Energy Never Dies uses the power of storytelling to show how optimism and courage fuel the dreams of Black Chicago"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
African Americans -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Music -- History and criticism.
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African Americans. |
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Illinois -- Chicago. |
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Music. |
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Popular music -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History and criticism.
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Popular music. |
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African Americans -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Social life and customs.
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Manners and customs. |
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African Americans -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Attitudes.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / General. |
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African Americans -- Attitudes. |
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African Americans -- Music. |
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African Americans -- Social life and customs. |
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Popular music -- Music. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Contreras, Ayana, 1981- Energy never dies Urbana : University of Illinois Press, 2021 9780252044069 (DLC) 2021035774 |
| ISBN |
9780252053009 electronic book |
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0252053001 electronic book |
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9780252044069 hardcover |
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9780252086113 paperback |
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