With a cast of characters ranging from Malcolm X to 50 Cent; Knight’s compelling work is the first detailed account of the movement inextricably linked with black empowerment; Islam; New York; and hip-hop. Containing unrivalled insider access to the movement’s elders; oral histories; and community literature; this fast-paced investigation uncovers the Five Percenters’ icons and heritage; and examines their growing influence in urban American youth culture. Including coverage of Brooklyn turf gangs; the Attica prison uprising; 1980s crack empires; and the stars of Five Percenter rap; Knight explores the origins and development of this controversial community; and reveals the hidden reality behind the myths; rumours; and hearsay. Michael Muhammad Knight converted to Islam at the age of sixteen after reading the autobiography of Malcolm X. He is the author of The Taqwacores; the cult novel credited with inspiring 'Muslim Punk Rock'.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Brazilian Expeditionary Force In World War IIBy Scott Stevens - Administrator Advanced Pots Forum and United States Militaria ForumCesar Maximiano and Ricardo Neto did a phenomenal job with their new book Brazilian Expeditionary Force in World War II. The art work by Ramiro Bujeriro is second to none. This book covers the little known story of the only South American troops invloved during WWII; the Brazilians; and their contribution to the war effort in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations(MTO). Most folks are not aware that 26;000 troops and airman from Brazil(BEF) fought alongside our men of the Fifth Army and 10th Mountain Division in Italy.This book covers not only the stories of these men; but also covers engagements; uniforms(both U.S. and Brazilian issued); armored; helmets; insignia and plenty of personal photo's. This book is an incredibly complete introduction to multiple aspects of the BEF and it is all done in a short easy to read format. This is the most informative book I've read about the BEF and I would suggest it to anyone who wants to have a complete understanding of our allies from Brazil who wore the 5th Army patch!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. BEF HistoryBy juliozaryI chose this rating because this is the best visual book abot the Brazilian Expeditionary Force in WW2. And; one of the author's is the higher authority in BEF collectibles; with an expertise around 30 years of researches.I love the plates; taht give us ideas about every branch of service in WW2; from engeneering men to Milipary policemen. The only thing I dislike is it could have more pages. But it's a standard Osprey book.I would recommend this book to all WW2 lovers; students and militaria collectors.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good book on a lost part of WWII historyBy James D. CrabtreeIn 1942 Brazil declared war against the Axis and; in addition to the use of its ports and air bases to the Allied antisubmarine efforts; agreed to send an expeditionary force to Europe. Thus was born the FEB.The Brazilian Expeditionary Force was composed of a division-sized ground force backed up by a Brazilian Air Force element. The first elements of the FEB (its acronym in Portuguese) arrived in Italy in mid-1944 and would see combat in the last months of the European war. Although its weapons were American its uniforms and individual equipment were a mixed bag of items provided by Brazilian quartermasters and U.S. Army stores. In addition to photos and original artwork to illustrate the Brazilian soldiers sent overseas there are individual commentaries and a list of battles and campaigns the FEB participated in as part of the U.S. Army effort in Italy. If this book has a weakness it is that there are no maps to explain where the Brazilians campaigned. Still; a very good introduction to this topic.
