Poetry

BloodFresh is a celebration of identity. Ebony Stewart reclaims her own narrative to speak against the racism and colorism she's experienced, while criticizing society's treatment of women as sexual objects. This collection reaffirms the reader through...

Where contemporary conversation fails, poetry sustains. And poetry has sustained the lives of many.Arranged in three sections, Bantu Knots & Butterflies is a collection of poetry that was born out of the reflections of poet Maryam Azeeza Muhammad. This...

This book is a collection of Meditational Reflections and Inspirational Insights from the Outpourings of the Author's Soul. These offerings will inspire, convict, and make wise those who partake and consider them. Written from a lifetime of helping...

The lean, musical poems in this touching second collection depict a southern family after the death of its matriarch. Douglas transcribes the spirit and ghosts of one people's America in poems that are principled and tender.

Njoroge Njoroge, PhD and professor of History, University of Hawaii writes, "In these times of chaos we need, we must, have voices cast out to pull us back together...That's what makes the work of Kathryn Takara so powerful." In critical and...

I dedicate these poems to my beautiful sisters whom I love dearly. Felicia has always said I am gifted with writing, Eltor always loved my wit, Pat enjoyed quiet time with me. Miriam looks after me although I am older than her. Ledora is quite the...

I dedicate these poems to my beautiful sisters whom I love dearly. Felicia has always said I am gifted with writing, Eltor always loved my wit, Pat enjoyed quiet time with me. Miriam looks after me although I am older than her. Ledora is quite the...

Witness the power of God in one woman's life. Begin to experience that same power of God in your own. Your Savior is for you. Let it be a constant reminder that God is always with you, no matter where you are. Monique McGilberry is a writer and...

"Your Hair Is Your Crown" is a picture book on self-love for young brown girls. It provides descriptions of textured hair and encourages girls in all shades of brown to embrace their natural hair. This is an unforgettable book filled with meaning and...

Chase von, the author of this book has recently had a story he wrote included in this publication featured in the 2007 American Review Literary Journal Vol. One, edited by world famous author, poet and consultant to the stars, Bryant H. McGill. Pieces of...

I invite you to see your unique flavor of beauty in this book. After reading this book, I hope you can see the unique flavor of beauty in yourselves and each other.

"The words Riveting, Electrifying and Captivating only approximate the power of See the Poet's craftsmanship, showmanship, and salesmanship. When See speaks, everyone listens, even juvenile rap enthusiasts who found his presentation compelling." -Judge...

Wreaths for a Wayfarer: An Anthology in Honour of Pius Adesanmi is an assemblage of original some 200 poems written by 127 established and emerging African writers. While some of the poets celebrate Pius Adesanmi, who died in the doomed Ethiopian Airline...

An exploration of the pain, self-doubt, and anger that emerge in women's lives, from a leading writer of the Black Arts Movement and the American Poetry Society's 2018 Wallace Stevens Award-winner.Renowned African-American poet Sonia Sanchez writes of an...

World Without End, Claude Wilkinson's fourth poetry collection, takes its title from the last words of the Gloria Patri. But the preceding words--"as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be"-- also echo the book's overarching theme: the...