A review by toffishay
African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song by

challenging emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced

4.5

A truly beautiful and expansive collection of work from Black poets through time. I loved reading the work of poets that I already loved and read the work of some new favorites. It requires you to take your time, like all poetry does; I mean, this book took my over a year to read. Wonderful to have if you are interested in Black history and poetry.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Xenophobia, Sexual violence, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Racism, Slavery, Sexual content, Gun violence, Cursing, Blood, Alcohol, Rape, Domestic abuse, Classism, War, Sexism, Medical trauma, Racial slurs, Death, Grief, Cultural appropriation, Child death, Trafficking, Death of parent, Colonisation, Sexual harassment, Police brutality, and Injury/Injury detail