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A review by robotswithpersonality
The Trayvon Generation by Elizabeth Alexander
Incredible work.
Something of a mashup between activist art compilation piece and call to action via delivery of the facts.
Analysis of works of art, academia, history, as a way to push acknowledgement of pervasiveness of white supremacy, the harms of systemic racism, as a way to see those whose voices have too often been silenced, ignored, and how they are remembered through these forms.
Featuring collection of incredibly powerful poetry, stunning art by Black poets and artists.
Convinced me to request a collection of Lucille Clifton's poems from my library.
On a personal note: This book is understandably USA-focused, I need to do more investigating to find an equivalency for Canada. I've read some nonfiction regarding the many injustices indigenous populations face here, but not read into what the Black people (or other minority people of colour populations) of my country face, and though there may be similarities across the North American continent, it feels important to seek out specific voices and experiences.
Something of a mashup between activist art compilation piece and call to action via delivery of the facts.
Analysis of works of art, academia, history, as a way to push acknowledgement of pervasiveness of white supremacy, the harms of systemic racism, as a way to see those whose voices have too often been silenced, ignored, and how they are remembered through these forms.
Featuring collection of incredibly powerful poetry, stunning art by Black poets and artists.
Convinced me to request a collection of Lucille Clifton's poems from my library.
On a personal note: This book is understandably USA-focused, I need to do more investigating to find an equivalency for Canada. I've read some nonfiction regarding the many injustices indigenous populations face here, but not read into what the Black people (or other minority people of colour populations) of my country face, and though there may be similarities across the North American continent, it feels important to seek out specific voices and experiences.