Essay Assignment: Jay-Z/Africa
Consider the 4 Africanisms as explored in Giddings' "Afrocentric Jay-Z" essay: communal, oral, spiritual, matrifocal. What is the meaning and significance of each Africanism in African American culture and history, according to Giddings? What evidence/support is given for each of the 4 Africanism; are you convinced or unconvinced; and why or why not? What are at least 2 connections you can draw between Giddings' arguments and what the other sources (i.e., F&H text, chapter 1) presents about African culture?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.