E. Willa Simpson, Scientist     







      

On My Brother's Shoulders:

An African American Anthology and Tribute to People of Color

 

ISBN 9781418428860 Softcover

ISBN 9781418428877 E-Book

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On My Brother's Shoulders is an amazingly poetic tribute to countless African American legends, featuring an intimate running dialogue with Angela Davis, Michael Eric Dyson, and Howard Bingham (producer of major Motion Picture Film "Ali"), as they share their unique experiences with critical moments in history, including the brutal lynching of Emmett Till, a fourteen year old African American youth that would serve as a precursor to the early civil rights movement. Simpson forms the interviews as an American essayist and poet, allowing readers to move fluidly through events. In this book, Simpson takes readers on a journey through the African American experience. Her version of history retold in poetic terms is a refreshing tribute to the life of Emmett Till. Her honesty, courage and thought provoking verses will leave readers pondering just how deeply African Americans were affected by race related events and discrimination in the U.S. Simpson senses the worth involved in honoring the lives of those who contributed to the struggle for justice and equality in America.

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