Of Poetry and Protest: From Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin

Just finished reading "Of Poets and Protest: From Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin", and can't say enough good things about this book, I really enjoyed it, I was inspired and impressed with the accomplishments of these artists. I am not a lover of poetry, but this book is so much more and the timing so fitting.Brilliantly, the book is constructed in a way that introduces you to each poet on a personal level first by a biography and beautiful photograph, followed by their poetry. Because of this I was pulled in to each poet's world and felt a connection with each one before reading their poetry. I loved the photographs of the poets, they were very real and personable. I would have not enjoyed the book nearly as much had it just been a compilation of poems. The sprinkling of photographs of vintage posters from the civil rights movement, Black Panther movement, Malcom X and MLK enhanced the book as well.My only complaint if any was the fact that I was left wanting more, I would have enjoyed reading even more poems per person to gain a better sense of their style and message.

Thank you for this book! I got it from the library, first, as I was considering using it for a grad. class in poetics I teach (I'm focusing particularly on writers of color this time around). I ended up not using it for my class, but I bought my own copy of the book nonetheless, because it is stunning. Fabulous photos of the poets, along with an artistic statement from all of them, as well as examples of their work. This book includes some of the finest poets writing in America today, and it is a stunning book for lovers of poetry. If you don't the history of African American poetry and how that is tied to issues of social justice, well, you don't know American poetry, and this book might be a fabulous place to start exploring this rich literary history.

I like having the pictures and the bio in front of me at one time, not separated by having to turn the next page.Content is incredible, pictures are vivid. Font is clean. Pages sturdy as is the book. Also, it arrived on time.

This book is a wonderful level 101 to the who's who from the Black Arts Movement with several more modern contemporaries also featured. I craved to see a more variegated spread of poets and writers of color from different walks of life (including Libya folk) but I was still moved by the short bios and poems.

This book is beautiful on the inside and outside. Our stories told by our people. It’s a well bound book for safe keeping. You won’t regret it!!!!

I love this!!

The book came in a timely manner at a very reasonable price and in very good condition. Thank you

Very deep and interesting.