PART A: Which of the following identifies the central idea of the text? A. The Cotton Club allowed African American talent to gain popularity, while also encouraging racial stereotypes and segregation. B. The Cotton Club caused more harm than good, as the attention that African American performers received was all negative. C. The Cotton Club played a key role in breaking down the divide between African American and white performers. D. The Cotton Club exposed whites to important African American history and culture during a time when it was not discussed.