by Pierre W. Orelus (Author)
What does it mean to be Black in America? In this book, Pierre W. Orelus uses his poetry to unpack this question, unmasking racism, sexism, and oppression in America. The 59 poems in this collection deal with a wide range of topics, from immigration to xenophobia, from Black pride to Black rage, from parenting to female empowerment.
Author Biography
Pierre W. Orelus is Associate Professor and Director of the Teaching Foundation program in the Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation Department in the School of Education and Human Development at Fairfield University. His research involves intersectional examination of the various ways in which language, race, and gender intersect to influence people's lives, including student learning and teachers' teaching practices.
Number of Pages: 122
Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.2 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: August 11, 2022
