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"Black Jesus. The anthology" by Italian journalist Federico Buffa is a celebrated collection that explores American basketball culture through 23+1 narrative stops, blending sports journalism with urban sociology. The work, often in Italian, details the "code of the street," focusing on both legendary NBA figures and playground talents. For more details, visit Macrolibrarsi. Black Jesus. Un grande viaggio nel basket americano in …

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Existential and Philosophical Themes: The graphic novel delves into existential questions about the meaning of life, suffering, and the search for connection in a seemingly indifferent world. It prompts readers to reflect on their own values and perceptions of right and wrong. "Black Jesus

Federico Buffa, renowned for his uniquely poetic and digressive narration, uses "Black Jesus" to document the mythology of the "playground". In American culture, basketball is often a lifestyle with rules tied to a strict, sometimes anachronistic "code of the street" where reputation is everything. The book features: Early Life: Growing up in Richmond, Virginia, the

• Early Life: Growing up in Richmond, Virginia, the heart of the Confederacy, where Ashe was barred from playing on white-only courts.
• The Burden of Silence: Buffa highlights Ashe’s reluctance to speak out during the Civil Rights movement’s most volatile years, a choice that drew criticism from more radical activists. The piece explores the pain of being caught between two worlds—too "white" for the Black radicals, and too "Black" for the white establishment.
• The 1975 Wimbledon Final: The climax of the sports narrative is Ashe's defeat of the brash, overwhelming Jimmy Connors. Buffa frames this not just as a tactical masterclass, but as a moral victory of "thinking man’s tennis" over raw power.
• The Final Battle: The story concludes with Ashe's tragic contraction of HIV via a blood transfusion and his subsequent work as an AIDS activist, redefining his legacy from athlete to humanitarian.