Between God and Gangsta' Rap : Bearing Witness to Black Culture

In his essays, lectures, sermons, and books, Eric Dyson has emerged as one of the leading African-American voices of our day.

Bringing together his writings on music, religion, politics, and identity, and offering a multi-faceted view of black life, this collection charts the progress of Dyson's own soul alongside the progress and pain of African Americans over the past decade.

Opening with a letter to his brother, who is serving life in prison on a murder charge, he goes on to discuss themes and figures ranging from sexuality and the black family, to Michael Jordan, Ice Cube, and O.J.

Simpson.