From the Nation of Islam to Hip-Hop: The Influence of Islam on Black Nationalism

master's thesis

• Title (croatian): Od nacije islama do hip-hopa: utjecaj islama na crnački nacionalizam
• Author: Iva Mrđen
• Mentor: Jelena Šesnić (mentor)
• Committee member: Sven Cvek (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Hrvoje Tutek (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; (Department of English language and literature); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-09-30, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: HUMANISTIC SCIENCES; Philology; Anglistics

Abstract

This paper deals with the topic of Black Nationalism, or rather with the way it was being spread within the Black community with the help of Islam. At the beginning of the paper, readers are introduced to the theoretical background of identity. With the help of the works of various authors, readers are given an insight into how religion influences the creation of one’s identity. Afterward, the American situation is explained in detail – whether religion was important in its creation, if so, which one; why America turned to secularism, etc. The third chapter deals with the appearance of Black Nationalism within the confines of Black churches. Readers are presented with the historical background of Christianization, the awakening of Black Nationalism, and ultimate disillusionment with Christianity. Finally, the reasons for conversion to Islam are explained. Readers are given an insight into some of the most prominent Islamic groups and individuals that played a significant role in disseminating Black Nationalism. At the end of the chapter, the contemporary situation is presented, as well as reactions to the movement, both from the Black Church, its members, and the entire Islamic world.

• Keywords: Black Nationalism; Islam; Black Christianity; identity
• Language: english
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:131:603775
• Study programme: Title: English Language and Literature (double major); specializations in: Linguistics, Literature and Culture, Translation; Course: Literature and Culture; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra engleskog jezika i književnosti (magistar/magistra engleskog jezika i književnosti)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-09-30 19:36:00