Rafequa C Hall

We Be Black, We've Been Blue

A black woman's perspective of being black and overcoming past blues.

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

More than a book of poems but a call to action. With fierce honesty and poetic grace, We Be Black, We've Been Blue explores the complexities of being black and overcoming past traumas. Dare to dig into this honest collection of urban poetry and short stories. This book speaks volumes of the challenges of living in a society that often denies us our humanity. From historical traumas to present day pain, this book is a powerful reminder that our scars are what make us beautiful. It is a celebration of the human spirit and a call to persevere despite the barriers set before us. Come explore the poetics of We Be Black, We've Been Blue- A black woman's perspective on being black and overcoming past blues.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Black Writes
• Seitenzahl: 156
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Juni 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 176g
• ISBN-13: 9798987881712
• Artikelnr.: 68181442

Autorenporträt

There is definitely purpose in pain. Writer Rafequa Hall has come to know all too well, whether it was through her own experiences or through the eyes of a stranger. There are lessons to be learned, stories to be told, experiences to be shared, and faith to be restored. Writing has not only been a remedy to her soul, but has undeniably been the stage that allows her to stand confidently in these truths. Writing through those rough and difficult experiences has proven to be rewarding to the writer, as well as to her readers. Writing has been a gift that she has chosen to share in this book through poetry.She has Lived most of her life in Stamford, Connecticut's East Side on Custer Street. She is a graduate of Stamford High School, attended Albany State University, and graduated from Eastern University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business.