Post-Soul Nation

The book provides an unflinching look at the 1980s, highlighting the struggles of crack, AIDS, and the setbacks faced by the civil rights movement during the Reagan era. It also celebrates the achievements of black performers, athletes, and activists who broke into mainstream culture. Through a chronological retrospective, it profiles influential figures like Bill Cosby and Louis Farrakhan, while examining significant events such as the release of the first rap single and the controversial Willie Horton ad campaign.