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11.3 assignment

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Q What does Mark Anthony Neal mean by the concepts of "legible" and "illegible" Black masculinity? How do "legible" Black masculinity narratives reinforce racial hierarchies, in general? And specifically, how do they impact the criminalization of cannabis, including policing, arrest, and incarceration rates? Explain the conundrum of Ricky Williams--how is his masculinity both legible and illegible? Drawing on the news of shifting cannabis policies in professional sporting leagues, how might they impact the legibility of Black masculinity? How could shifting policies surrounding cannabis use in professional leagues help to break down stigmas and create more nuanced views of professional Black athletes?

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According to Mark Anthony Neal, legible black masculinity means “easily recognizable performances of black men in popular culture, such as the criminal/thug or individuals that have fully assimilated to white middle-class cultural norms.” When there is a constant reference in the popular culture, the conceptualization of black masculinity becomes legible