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Creating Black Americans by Nell Irvin Painter traces African American history from 1619 to the present, exploring the transatlantic slave trade, American slavery, the Civil War, Emancipation, and the Civil Rights movement, while dismantling myths about black culture. Integrating art and narratives from black creators, Painter emphasizes their voices in shaping their history, addressing topics such as discrimination, violence, hip-hop culture, and ongoing political issues. Includes themes of slavery, violence, and mass incarceration.