Africana Islamic Studies
(Author) James L. Jr. ConyersAfricana Islamic Studies highlights the diverse contributions that African Americans have made to the formation of Islam in the United States. It specifically focuses on the Nation of Islam and its patriarch Elijah Muhammad with regards to the African American Islamic experience. Contributors explore topics such as gender, education, politics, and sociology from the African American perspective on Islam. This volume offers a unique view of the longstanding Islamic discourse in the United States and its impact on the American cultural landscape.
James L. Jr. Conyers
James L. Jr. Conyers is a prolific African American scholar and author known for his groundbreaking work "African American Jazz and Rap: Social and Philosophical Examinations of Black Expressive Behavior." His writing style is scholarly and thought-provoking, shedding light on the intersection of race, music, and culture in America. Conyers' key contributions to literature include expanding the conversation on African American experiences in the realm of music and art.