From du Bois to Obama : African American Intellectuals in the Public Forum

Introduction: What Is An African American Intellectual? -- The Emergence Of The Black Public Intellectual : Race, Class, And The Struggle Against Racism -- Black Intellectuals And The Quest For Legitimacy : Civil Rights, Black Power, And The Expenditure Of Moral Capital -- The Conservative Revolution And Its Impact On Afro America, 1980-1992 -- Popular Culture And The African American Intellectual Search For A New American Identity -- A New Century And New Challenges : The Visibility Of African American Intellectuals And The Construction Of Diasporic Diversity. Charles Pete Banner-haley. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.