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Contact Information: Michael Kelleher, Artistic Director Just Buffalo Literary Center Phone: (716) 832-5400 FAX: (716) 832-5710 Email: mjk@ justbuffalo.org NOTED BLACK CULTURAL CRITIC AND HIP HOP SCHOLAR RETURNS TO BUFFALO FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH TALK BUFFALO. On Tuesday, February 8th, noted black cultural critic and hip hop scholar Dr. Mark Anthony Neal returns to Buffalo for a talk in recognition of Black History Month. Dr. Neal's talk, "Ms. Fat Booty and the Black Male Feminist" will be held at the Langston Hughes Institute, 25 High Street, at 7pm. The event is free and open to the public. A former graduate student in the Department of American Studies at the University at Buffalo, Professor Neal is widely known for his provocative perspectives on contemporary black life and his public lectures and presentations on notable figures in black culture, from politicians to popular music artists, including Tupac Shakur, Michael Jackson, Al Sharpton, Meshell N'degeocello, Marvin Gaye, and Shirley Chisolm. He is the author of four books: NewBlackMan: Redefining Black Masculinity (Routledge, 2005); Songs in the Key of Black Life: A Rhythm and Blues Nation (Routledge, 2003); Soul Babies: Contemporary Black Popular Culture and the Post-Soul Aesthetic (Routledge, 2002); What the Music Said: Black Popular Music and Black Public Culture (Routledge, 1998). This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Women's Studies at UB, Just Buffalo Literary Center, and the Langston Hughes Institute. Copies of Professor Neal's books will be available at the talk. For more information contact the Department of Women's Studies at UB, 645-2327. Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor
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