Publisher's Synopsis
The Power and the Fear of Being Amerikkkanized is a book of poems that touch on topics including Black Power, Family, and Politics. The poetic writing is fresh, powerful, and commands attention. Many poems are focused on family and love. It is essential for the reader to feel a father's love for his children and the importance of family. As a man of GOD, some of the poems touched on religion. As you read the poems, you can feel the bond shared with GOD and the trust and belief in faith. In the times that we live in with, Injustice and Inequality are of the utmost importance. When writing the poems focused on Black Empowerment, it was important to get the reader to want to advocate for the young black men and women. To raise awareness of history and how it is relevant to the times that we are in now.