Protecting Our Own Race, Crime, And African Americans

Protecting Our Own explores the new implications of the black protectionism phenomenon-wherein African Americans feel a protective response towards African American politicians and celebrities in legal battles-as more and more African Americans find themselves in the spotlight. Russell-Brown details the history of this phenomenon and ponders its future in light of recent trials of African American celebrities like OJ Simpson and R. Kelly. Visit our website for sample chapters!Russell-Brown, Katheryn is the author of 'Protecting Our Own Race, Crime, And African Americans', published 2006 under ISBN 9780742545717 and ISBN 0742545717.