Reply #13: 2005 Harlem Book Fair: Class Divide in Black America

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On Saturday, Aug. 27 10:45PM

Michael Eric Dyson, Cora Daniels, Janis F. Kearney, Charisse Jones, 2005 Harlem Book Fair: Class Divide in Black America

Daniels, Cora - Staff Writer, Fortune Magazine
Dyson, Michael Eric - Professor, University of Pennsylvania, African American Studies
Jackson, Chris - Senior Editor, Crown Publishing Group
Jones, Charisse - Correspondent, USA Today, New York Region
Kearney, Janis F. - Author
Rodriguez, Max - Founder, Harlem Book Fair


A panel discussed whether comedian Bill Cosby's comments on the lower class illustrate a division in Black America. Issues such as stereotypes and personal responsibility versus economic conditions were debated. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Jackson moderated the panel. Michael Eric Dyson is the author of Is Bill Cosby Right?. Juan Williams is the author of My Soul Looks Back in Wonder. Cora Daniels is the author of Black Power Inc: The New Voice of Success.. Janice Kearney is the author of Cotton Field of Dreams. Charisse Jones is the author of Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America. Max Rodriquez made introductory remarks to open the fair.