Identify major examples of black contributions to American popular culture in this era and note the way they expressed their views of black life in their role as artists
Please provide the best answer for the statement.
Answer: The ideal response should:
a. Identify the music of the swing era as a major example of black contributions.
b. Discuss Paul Robeson’s acting career and his difficult balance between career and radical politics.
c. Assess the role of the WPA in promoting black writers and artists.
d. Address Richard Wright, his novel Native Son, and his views on the limits of radical politics.
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