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 | | Blacks were among the founding fathers and mothers of pioneer colonial settlements in the future boroughs, and they have remained integral players in the teeming daily drama of New York City. |
 | | This unique and definitive guide to American popular culture provides an entertaining and concise look at all aspects of our national culture - our history and folklore, slang and diversions, heroes and villains - all the terms, events, and people that have made us what we are. |
 | | Current and comprehensive, it includes concise biographies of playwrights, composers, and dancers; synopses of major plays; descriptions of American popular music in the 20th century; information on dance on the stage and screen; listings of international music and dance festivals; and much, much more. |
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