Keith Gilyard Knihy

From the bestselling author of Drugs, Guns & Lies, comes Keith's story of what it was really like to be a tactical police officer in the violent and corrupt eighties

Part of the Penguin Academics Series, Rhetorical Choices is a rhetorically-organized reader whose selections and apparatus reflect the belief that language and literacy have deep political and social dimensions. The exploration of these dimensions throughout the book encourages students to see the power of writing and the lifelong benefits of writing well. To this end, through its choice of readings and surrounding apparatus, Rhetorical Choices: A Reader for Writers stresses more than any other reader the idea that writing always stems from some perspective and always reflects some perspective.

On African-American Rhetoric traces the arc of strategic language use by African Americans from rhetorical forms such as slave narratives and the spirituals to Black digital expression and contemporary activism. The governing idea is to illustrate the basic call-response process of African-American culture and to demonstrate how this dynamic has been and continues to be central to the language used by African Americans to make collective cultural and political statements. Ranging across genres and disciplines, including rhetorical theory, poetry, fiction, and memes, Gilyard and Banks consider language developments that have occurred both inside and outside of organizations and institutions. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Historical Overview of African-American Rhetoric Chapter 3: Jeremiads and Manifestoes Chapter 4: Rhetorical Theory Chapter 5: Technology and African-American Rhetoric Chapter 6: Rhetoric and Black Twitter Chapter 7: College-Writing Instruction and African-American Rhetoric Chapter 8: Conclusion References

Louise Thompson Patterson, born in 1901, was a pivotal figure in radical African American politics, known for her fierce resistance to racial, economic, and gender exploitation. This biography chronicles her journey from a challenging childhood on the West Coast to her influential role in the Harlem Renaissance. She became a key player in the labor movement alongside Paul Robeson and championed proto-black-feminist causes in the 1950s. Patterson's activism extended into the 1970s, advocating for political prisoners, and continued into the 1980s and 1990s, showcasing her enduring commitment to justice and liberation.

Focusing on the significant yet underappreciated contributions of John Oliver Killens, this work explores his influence on the African American novel from the 1950s onward. As a two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and a pivotal figure in the Harlem Writers Guild, Killens inspired many with his politically charged narratives. Keith Gilyard offers a fresh perspective by analyzing Killens's novels through the lens of African American rhetorical forms and verbal traditions, aiming to enhance appreciation for this vital literary voice.

The collection showcases Keith Gilyard's influential prose, emphasizing the significance of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in education and cultural identity. It includes "Voices of the Self," which advocates for linguistic pluralism, and "Let's Flip the Script," a series of essays on language and politics. In "Liberation Memories," Gilyard examines the intersection of rhetoric and poetics in African American literature, particularly through the works of John Oliver Killens. These texts serve as vital resources for discussions on Black language as a transformative force.

Focusing on linguistic diversity and cultural identity, this collection by Keith Gilyard showcases his influential essays on critical literacy, writing instruction, and popular culture. It addresses contemporary issues like students' rights to their own language and code-switching pedagogy, alongside reflections on political discourse during Barack Obama's rise. Gilyard combines analysis, theory, and personal insights, making this volume a vital resource for those in rhetorical studies, composition, applied linguistics, and education.