When authors give shout outs to other great works, people, and events, it's usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Literary and Philosophical References
- Socrates, Plato's Apology (epigraph to book)
- Dante, Inferno (2.28)
- Malcolm X, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, (10.32, 10.33-10.36, 10.38-10.41)
- Donald Goines (10.22, 10.24-10.27)
Historical References
- Nat Turner (10.32, 10.38, 10.47, 18.5, 19.2)
- Assata Shakur (10.32, 10.38, 16.5, 20.20)
- Huey P. Newton (10.31, 10.38)
- George Jackson (10.31, 10.44, 16.5)
Pop Culture References
- Anita Baker (10.30)
- Pink Floyd (10.30)
- Luther Vandross (10.30)
- Prince (10.30)
- Parliament Funkadelic (10.30)
- X Clan (10.31, 10.43)
- Public Enemy (10.31)
- Stephen King (14.11)
- Roots (14.11)
- Terry McMillan (14.11)