Discussion #3 – Jay-Z.
Hello,
Attached is the reading, study guide and the questions are listed below. Questions needed to answered in paragraph form (4 to 6 sentences) with supporting details from the reading.
The questions to be answered:
-What is at least one of Giddings’ stated reasons for writing this essay?
-What is at least 2 arguments Giddings makes and how does he support (or not support) same?
-Of the 4 Africanisms (oral, spiritual, communal, & matrifocal) argued to exist in Jay-Z’s work, which one is the most convincing to you that African Americans have an African cultural heritage; and how does Giddings support the claim?
-Have you ever witnessed these Africanisms, or cultural values, in action within a Black community; how so?
Thanks
