Gerald Early

He is a regular commentator on National Public Radio 's '' Fresh Air ''. His essays have appeared in numerous editions of '' Best American Essays '' series. He writes on topics as diverse as American Literature , the Korean War , African American Culture , Afro-American Autobiography , Non-fiction Prose , Baseball , Jazz , Prizefighting , Motown , Miles Davis , Muhammed Ali and Sammy Davis Jr .

EDUCATION

WORKS

''The Culture of Bruising: Essays on Prizefighting, Literature, and Modern American Culture'' (1994)

''One Nation Under a Groove: Motown & American Culture'' (1994) ( Music History )

''How the War in the Streets Is Won: Poems on the Quest of Love and Faith'' (1995) ( Poetry )

''Yes I Can! The Sammy Davis Jr. Story'' (2000) (nominated for a Grammy Award For Best Album Notes )

''Rhapsodies in Black: Music and Words From the Harlem Renaissance'' (2001) (nominated for a Grammy Award For Best Album Notes )

EDITING WORK

''Lure and Loathing: Essays on Race, Identity and the Ambivalence of Assimilation'' (1993)

''Ain't But a Place: An Anthology of African American Writings About St. Louis'' (1998)

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