Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? The African American Family in Transition
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"Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? The African American Family in Transition" is a sociopolitical and cultural critique that examines the challenges facing African American men and families while advocating for self-determination, responsibility, and community empowerment.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? | 2 |
| Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? The African American Family in Transition canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? The African American Family in Transition Context triple: [Haki R. Madhubuti, notableWork, Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? The African American Family in Transition]
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A.
Moynihan Report on the African-American family
The Moynihan Report on the African-American family is a controversial 1965 U.S. government study that argued family structure and the legacy of slavery were central to understanding persistent Black poverty and inequality.
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B.
The Negro Family: The Case for National Action
The Negro Family: The Case for National Action is a controversial 1965 U.S. government report by Daniel Patrick Moynihan that analyzed the social and economic challenges facing Black families and helped shape debates on race, poverty, and welfare policy.
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C.
The Problems of Parenthood
"The Problems of Parenthood" is an episode of the nature documentary series *The Life of Birds* that explores how different bird species care for, protect, and raise their young.
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D.
Black and White America
"Black and White America" is a funk-rock and soul-infused studio album by American musician Lenny Kravitz that explores themes of race, identity, and social issues.
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E.
The Control of Parenthood
The Control of Parenthood is a book by Leonard Darwin that discusses eugenics and the social and ethical implications of regulating human reproduction.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? The African American Family in Transition Target entity description: "Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? The African American Family in Transition" is a sociopolitical and cultural critique that examines the challenges facing African American men and families while advocating for self-determination, responsibility, and community empowerment.
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A.
Moynihan Report on the African-American family
The Moynihan Report on the African-American family is a controversial 1965 U.S. government study that argued family structure and the legacy of slavery were central to understanding persistent Black poverty and inequality.
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B.
The Negro Family: The Case for National Action
The Negro Family: The Case for National Action is a controversial 1965 U.S. government report by Daniel Patrick Moynihan that analyzed the social and economic challenges facing Black families and helped shape debates on race, poverty, and welfare policy.
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C.
The Problems of Parenthood
"The Problems of Parenthood" is an episode of the nature documentary series *The Life of Birds* that explores how different bird species care for, protect, and raise their young.
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D.
Black and White America
"Black and White America" is a funk-rock and soul-infused studio album by American musician Lenny Kravitz that explores themes of race, identity, and social issues.
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E.
The Control of Parenthood
The Control of Parenthood is a book by Leonard Darwin that discusses eugenics and the social and ethical implications of regulating human reproduction.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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cultural critique ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ sociopolitical critique ⓘ |
| addresses |
economic challenges facing Black communities
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education and youth development ⓘ gender roles in the African American community ⓘ political empowerment of African Americans ⓘ |
| advocates |
Black self-determination
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community-based solutions ⓘ strengthening African American families ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
African-centered education discourse
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Black liberation thought ⓘ
linked to:
Black radicalism
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| author | Haki R. Madhubuti ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| critiques |
media stereotypes of Black men
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racism in the United States ⓘ structural inequality ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
collective responsibility
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cultural pride ⓘ personal responsibility ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
challenges facing African American families
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challenges facing African American men ⓘ |
| genre |
African American studies literature
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cultural criticism ⓘ political commentary ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
Black nationalist perspective
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pro-Black family perspective ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
African American community
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activists ⓘ scholars of African American studies ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
African American family
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linked to:
Black Americans
African American men ⓘ Black masculinity ⓘ community empowerment ⓘ race relations in the United States ⓘ self-determination ⓘ social responsibility ⓘ |
| notableFor |
call for rebuilding the Black family
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discussion of stereotypes about Black men ⓘ influence in African American community discourse ⓘ |
| publisher | Third World Press ⓘ |
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Subject: Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? The African American Family in Transition Description of subject: "Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? The African American Family in Transition" is a sociopolitical and cultural critique that examines the challenges facing African American men and families while advocating for self-determination, responsibility, and community empowerment.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Haki R. Madhubuti
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notableWork
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Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? The African American Family in Transition
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subject linked to:
Haki
linked to: Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? The African American Family in Transition
subject linked to:
Don L. Lee
linked to: Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous? The African American Family in Transition