TY  - GEN
T1  - Energy never dies : Afro-optimism and creativity in Chicago
A1  - Contreras, Ayana, 1981-
LA  - English
PP  - Urbana
PB  - University of Illinois Press
YR  - 2021
UL  - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/jstor_eba_on1262691283
AB  - "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"--
CN  - ML3479 .C64 2021
SN  - 9780252053009
SN  - 0252053001
SN  - 9780252044069
SN  - 9780252086113
SN  - 0252044061
SN  - 0252086112
KW  - African Americans : Illinois : Chicago : Music : History and criticism.
KW  - Popular music : Illinois : Chicago : Music : History and criticism.
KW  - African Americans : Illinois : Chicago : Social life and customs.
KW  - African Americans : Illinois : Chicago : Attitudes.
KW  - Musique populaire : Illinois : Chicago : Musique : Histoire et critique.
KW  - Noirs américains : Illinois : Chicago : Mœurs et coutumes.
KW  - Noirs américains : Illinois : Chicago : Attitudes.
KW  - SOCIAL SCIENCE / General
KW  - African Americans : Attitudes
KW  - African Americans : Music
KW  - African Americans : Social life and customs
KW  - Popular music : Music
KW  - Illinois : Chicago
KW  - Criticism, interpretation, etc.
ER  -