Catch Marvin X's booth
at San Francisco Juneteenth
Catch him next weekend at
Berkeley Juneteenth,
Sunday, June 21
Friday, June 12, 2015
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Reflections of a Human Earthquake Victim
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Reflections of a "Human Earthquake" Victim
Reflections of a
"Human Earthquake" Victim
Meet Marvin X
Marvin X in Harlem, NY, 1968
photo Doug Harris
I’m sure we all have those teachers from our past who have impacted
our lives. Some have encouraged us to dig deep within and unleash
untapped potential. Some have inspired us to think beyond our little
world and reach new heights. I can’t remember, though, very many
teachers who have shocked me into a dizzying stupor, made me laugh, then
ultimately made me love them for their unbridled “Hootspa” (or as we
were fond of saying in my hometown….“Huevos”)
Meet Marvin X
I believe it was the fall semester of 1982 when I walked into the
first day of my English class. I was attending Kings River Community
College in the small, heavily Mennonite town of Reedley, CA. Our quaint
little town was your typical white-bread, very conservative, farming
community. So when we all took our seats and noticed that our instructor
was not your typical white, middle-aged teacher with patches on his
jacket sleeves, but was in fact an african american man, staring us
down, we were all a bit off of our game.
“Hello, welcome to my English class. My name is Marvin X. My legal
name is Marvin Jackmon, but I don’t use that name because that was given
to me by some white slave owner”! The classroom did a collective head
scratching, while some more disturbed students got up and walked into
the wall several times, then returned to their seats and joined the head
scratching asking panically “Um…your just a sub, right??”
Everyday in Marvin X’s class was like a field trip though a box of
Cracker Jacks. There was always some prize waiting for our small town
J.C. minds to grapple with. Mr. X always encouraged lively conversation
and I took full advantage of that, because we all know that asking a
thousand questions equals a passionate interest in the subject which
equals a passing grade!!!!
The thing I love most about him was that he loved…no, he fed on
tossing little “shock and awe” bombshells our way. Which was always
followed by that jubilant grin and sparkle in his eye’s. He kept
taunting us that some day he would share some of his poetry with us. But
he warned us, “My poetry is really “street” …so I’m not sure your ready
for it”.
Several more weeks passed, full of lively conversations, debate and
complete pandemonium swirling through our young impressionable little
minds. Finally, one day he came to class and announced that we were now
officially ready for one of his poems. Once again, he reiterated that
his poetry was pretty “street” and not for the faint of heart. We did a
collective gulp and nodded our heads.
This poem is called…
(wait for it)
“Confession of a Rapist”
(Oh dear Lord!!….um…uh…OK,, I can handle this! I can be street…or at least avenue)
He looked up with that sly grin and glimmer in his eyes, then proceeded with the opening line…
“I took the P***Y”
(we’re not talking about sweet little kittens here, folks.)
He just piloted his Enola Gay B-29 and dropped a bomb (a “P” bomb at that) amongst us citizens of Hiroshima Junior College!
Visualize those old black & white films of Atomic bomb testing
somewhere in the deserts of Nevada. The “Shock Wave” was so insanely
intense, our faces were wobbling and contorting to the massive G-forces,
that I’m pretty positive not one person heard another line from that
poem. Outside, after class, we quickly and hastily put together an
emergency Triage unit to asses the damages and re-attach any limbs or
brain matter that may have needed attending to.
Some fellow Christian students from the class were discussing the
possibility of assembling a mob with torches and pitch forks, the likes
of your typical Frankenstein movie. We soon realized that we were all
fine. A little shaken, but fine.
Oddly enough, there was maybe one complaint in class from a student,
and he very patiently and lovingly discussed it with us. In the end, we
all came through it like old trench buddies. Mr. X helped lift, perhaps
rather firmly, us out of our little comfort zones.
In the last few remaining weeks of class, we had several more great
conversations and debates. One sunny day he even held class outside
under a tree and we studied the book of Job from the Bible. I believe he
said he loved it because it read like a screenplay. He had lots of
great insight and challenged us daily.
There are only a handful of teachers from my two and a half years of
college (and no degree to show for it) that I have maybe a millisecond
of memory of them. Mr. X, however, made such an impact on me that his
memory is burned into the synapses of my brain. Was he shocking? Yes!
However, even more, he loved reaching through to us. He made us
think….really think!
Before I began writing this, I Googled him. Sure enough, there he was…
with that sly grin and glimmer in his eyes!
Thank you, Mr. X!
Comment Marvin X:
Let me thank all those beautiful students who attended my English class at Kings River College, 1982. I had the time of my life, but my academic career ended there, even though I received a 97% retention rate. I simply no longer desired to teach again. It is indeed ironic that my career ended not far from where my life began in Fowler, Ca., a few miles down the road from Reedley. My mother was also born in Fowler but never went to Reedley because the town was too racist.
But during my brief tenure at Reedley, the students treated me royally,
bringing me gifts of fruits, vegetables and herbs from their farms. Two
of my greatest poems were written during this time, i.e., For the Women
and Black History is World History. My students, nearly all White and/or
Chicano, did research papers on Black History is World History. One of
my Black students was from an Alabama town that hanged his friend from a
light post during the semester. Yes, the more things change, the more
they stay the same. But I am humbled by the reflections of my student
from Reedley Community College, aka Kings River College.
Ornette Coleman joins Ancestors, Marvin X Elegy for Ornette Coleman
Elegy for Ornette
Marvin X
He played to us ornate sounds beyond the beyond
who would not want us to transcend American madness
mythical dream of eternal white supremacy
Ornette
let your sounds gather the army of independence
we must have some of this land to call our own
Elijah said
We deserve it for 400 years free labor
sing Ornette
scream Ornette
break down brain cells
music heals
armies march to music
music kills
give us healing music
sing Ornette
Scream
Scream
Ornette
We hear you
in our bowels
we hear you
in the bottomless pit of our treacherous souls
we hear you
dancing prancing on mountains hills
Ornette
Playing having fun raising the dead
black arts movement sounds of liberation
We love you
Ornette
ASE ASE ASE
--Marvin X
6/11/15
It's with great sadness that I report
the death of my dear friend and one
of the great master musicians of the ages
Ornette Coleman.
Ornette's approach to music was so radical
that it caused other master musicians at
the height of their creative powers to
step back and entirely reassess their own
art.
As an instrumentalist (particularly on
the alto sax), a composer, a band leader,
an educator, and a philosopher of music and
life he was peerless.
To meet him and spend any time at all
with him and be receptive to the experience
was to have your life changed for the good.
He was a thoroughly decent and kind
human being who cared as passionately about
others finding their voices as he fiercely
defended his right to explore and develop
his own.
By coincidence we screened tonight's video
recently.
In case you missed it - or even if you did
see it - this is one of the best film
documentations of Ornette the musician and
human being available.
http://www.jazzonthetube.com/page/26650.html
- Ken McCarthy
- Lester Perkins
Jazz on the Tube
P.S. Please share Jazz on the Tube with your
friends and colleagues.
If they like jazz, they're going to love this.
Send your friends to this link and tell
them what we do...
http://www.jazzonthetube.com/content/su1.html
Juan Felipe Herrera Named U.S. Poet Laureate
Juan Felipe Herrera Named U.S. Poet Laureate, The First Latino To Hold The Post
|
By
BRETT ZONGKER
Posted:
WASHINGTON (AP) — A son of migrant farm workers in California, Juan Felipe Herrera will be the next U.S. poet in chief.
The Library of Congress announced Wednesday the appointment of Herrera as the nation's 21st poet laureate for 2015 through 2016, beginning in September. Herrera, 66, whose parents emigrated from Mexico, will be the nation's first Latino poet laureate since the position was created in 1936.
Librarian of Congress James Billington said he sees in Herrera's poems the work of an American original.
Some of the works Herrera said he most enjoyed writing were captured in "Half the World in Light," a book of poems lauded for his experimentation and for documenting his Chicano experience in America.
Herrera was born in 1948 in Fowler, California. His family of migrant workers moved often, at times living in tents and trailers along roads. His father learned English by paying fellow workers pennies to teach him each new word.
Herrera said he is humbled and overwhelmed to be named U.S. poet laureate and to be the first of Latino descent.
The laureate position involves crafting poetry projects and broadening the audience for poetry. The 2013-2014 poet laureate, Natasha Trethewey, launched a series of reports from locations nationwide for a "PBS News Hour" poetry series to explore societal issues.
For his term, Herrera is envisioning a program with the Library of Congress that he calls Casa de Colores — House of Colors — to include people of every color and cultural background. He may host voice ensembles with young people to engage with poetry, perhaps taking a poem by Walt Whitman and then having a group write a poem together to perform in spoken word or with music. Or perhaps the public could contribute to a national writing project by making submissions online.
"Yes, I am the first Latino poet laureate in the United States. But I'm also here for everyone and from everyone. My voice is made by everyone's voices," Herrera said.
At the same time, he said, he also wants to encourage more young Latino students to write and read and benefit from the Library of Congress' resources.
"You know, we speak about understanding each other, having those conversations nationwide — culturally, historically — and yet there's a lot of gaps," he said. "So I want to assist with closing the gap of knowing about and hearing about our Latino communities in terms of literature, in terms of writing.
"And I want our young Latinos and Latinas to write their hearts out and express their hearts out and let us all listen to each other."
Herrera grew up speaking Spanish in his early years and became ashamed to speak at school, so he shut down, he said. But he eventually found his voice through joining choirs in middle school and high school.
Herrera eventually graduated from UCLA, earned graduate degrees at Stanford and the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop, and built a career in teaching.
From 2012 to 2015, Herrera served as poet laureate of California. In March, he retired from teaching creative writing at the University of California, Riverside and is now a visiting professor in ethnic studies at the University of Washington.
Fowler, California, birthplace of poets
Marvin X (1944) and Juan Felipe Herrera (1948)
Fowler, California is a small raisin growing town nine miles south of Fresno in the Central Valley.
Juan Felipe Herrera and Marvin X participated in the BAM Poet's Choir & Arkestra at the Black Arts Movement Conference, University of California, Merced, 2014 (A Kim McMIllan/Marvin X production)
First row: Eugene Redman, Marshall Trammell, Tarika Lewis, Aries
Jordan, Zena Allen, Avotcha Back row: Marvin X, Kalamu Chache', Juan
Felipe Herrera, Tacuma King,
Lakiba Pittman, Askia Toure, Genny Lim, Umar Bin Hassan, Ayodele Nzinga
Artist's Corner - Juan Felipe Herrera
WASHINGTON (AP) — A son of migrant farm workers in California, Juan Felipe Herrera will be the next U.S. poet in chief.
The Library of Congress announced Wednesday the appointment of Herrera as the nation's 21st poet laureate for 2015 through 2016, beginning in September. Herrera, 66, whose parents emigrated from Mexico, will be the nation's first Latino poet laureate since the position was created in 1936.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Sun Ra Mix Tapes
|
|||
|
|||
|
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Marvin X meets his muse in Sacramento, Superwoman Fahizah Alim
Marvin X and Muse Fahizah Alim
While attending the Sacramento Black Book Fair, Marvin X was blessed to have dinner with his longtime friend, student and muse, Fahizah Alim, editor emeritus at the Sacramento Bee. The two had dinner along with two current students of Mr. X, Aries Jordan and Prosperity Carter. Fahizah gave us a rare reading of her poetry, astounding Marvin and the budding writers. She gave many words of wisdom to the young women, including her analysis of the political personalities she's encountered in Sacramento. Gov. Jerry Brown recently appointed her Communications Director of a State Civil Rights Agency.
Prosperity Carter, Marvin X, Aries Jordan
Aside from reading their original poetry, Prosperity and Aries performed parables from Marvin's collection The Wisdom of Plato Negro, parables and fables, Black Bird Press, Berkeley CA. Aries did a dramatic reading of Parable of Woman on the Cell Phone, Prosperity choreographed his Parable of Woman in the Box.
The Wild Crazy Ride Called the Marvin X Experience will participate in Juneteenth Festivals in San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland and possibly Fresno.
Letter to Marvin X from the Sacramento Black Book Fair
Marvin,
Thank you for coming to the Second Annual Sacramento Black Book Fair. You were the fire. It was delightful meeting you, seeing you, and hearing you in action. You have quite a fan contingent in Sacramento.... But you were a great presence. I"m so glad you came, and again, thank you.
Thank you for coming to the Second Annual Sacramento Black Book Fair. You were the fire. It was delightful meeting you, seeing you, and hearing you in action. You have quite a fan contingent in Sacramento.... But you were a great presence. I"m so glad you came, and again, thank you.
Dave Covin
Marvin X is available for readings/speaking engagements coast to coast. Call 510-200-4164. Send letter of invitation to jmarvinx@yahoo.com
Teaching While Black: Racism at Claremont MIddle School
Teaching While Black: Exposing Institutional Racism at Claremont Middle School
It’s becoming increasingly evident that the school administration is feasting off of a culture of exclusion and intimidation to achieve its end goal. Claremont has had a troubled history for many years due to a massive amount of administrative turnover. However this began to change when Reggie and Ronnie Richardson were hired in 2011. The Richardsons were co-principals who were turning the school around; so much so, they received local and nationwide press. However the Richardsons did not return for the 2014-2015 school year, accepting a position instead with a neighboring school district. Once again, Claremont was left in a state of transition. The staff at Claremont prepared to collaborate with new principal Jonathan Mayer and Vice Principal Tonia Coleman. Former Afterschool Site Coordinator Aries Jordan noted, “It was unfortunate when (the Richardsons) left but I stayed because I’m committed to the children… I wanted to support the students through this transition.”
Racially-Based Student Tracking
“This is all about race.”
Kurt Kaaekuahiuu witnessed this firsthand during a teacher meeting in which Principal Mayer stated, “This is all about race. We know that the white kids will go to places like Stanford or Berkeley with or without our help. We would be lucky if black students at best graduated from high school and went to a junior college.” Another tracking program-“Math Intensive”- is happening concurrently in 7th grade. It’s a class designed for the more advanced students. Math teacher Alonna Haulcy teaches both Math Intensive as well as the traditional math class and notes, “I do think there are some (black) kids who are capable of being in Math Intensive. I’ve expressed that to the principal. He said he would have the department head look at their test scores and I never heard back from him.”
Demoralizing Teachers of Color
“They’re not giving me my own voice.”
Another major problem is Principal Mayer’s top-down approach along with an outward hostility towards any staff member who attempts to question his methods. Kaaekuahiuu states, “From the beginning, Claremont was framed from a complete deficit model. They looked at everything that was wrong with the school without prior knowledge or asking teachers.That says a lot about who you are as a manager.” Kurt used to be the Ethnic Studies teacher until he received an email that the school would no longer support the class. A 7th grader at Claremont reflects on the cancelled Ethnic Studies program: “All the students were engaged because he went outside of the book. His whole class was decorated with Ethnic Studies quotes and pictures. They were torn down by the end of the year and I wondered why.” Alonna Haulcy also feels constricted, “They’re not giving me my own voice. She noted that she is the only veteran teacher who is getting five classroom evaluations; something that is only required for new teachers. When she inquired about it Mayor gave no explanation; but she’s the only black teacher on the list.
Aries Jordan also discusses her struggles working with the administration while coordinating the afterschool program which is “99.9 percent black.” Ms. Jordan had a difficult time running the program this year since the cafeteria burned down in February. Instead of the Claremont administration accommodating the program with unused classrooms in the school, they forced students to have their after school program outside despite cold weather conditions. Moreover, Principal Mayer claimed that he wanted to make technology a priority in the afterschool program however, Jordan’s students weren’t allowed to use the computer lab or the 60 Macbooks and laptops owned by the school. “They recommended this technology program to us and then turned around and denied us access to the abundant resources available.” states Jordan. Finally, the administration conceded by loaning 4 outdated MacBooks to the entire program. Apparently the Claremont administration wants to institute a tuition policy at the after school program next year; yet another barrier to access students will be up against.
Removing Black Teachers
“Every person of color is leaving.”
It started with Ms. Bebe, a staff member who challenged Principal Mayer’s thinking and also questioned his racial biases. Soon after, her position was consolidated and she was transferred. Mirishae McDonald was next. She continued to advocate for her students by questioning the administration’s tactics and was given a notice of non-reelect shortly afterward. A non-reelect is something that is possible for all teachers in OUSD to receive during their first two years of teaching. If a teacher receives a non-reelect, not only are they not allowed to teach in the school for the following year, but they are banned from teaching in OUSD. There is no due process and it’s left completely up to the principal’s discretion. According to Music teacher Vincent Tolliver-a teacher with 23 years of experience in OUSD,“Your evaluations are irrelevant. You can get good evaluations and it doesn’t matter. Unfortunately, it’s become a tool that an administrator can use to eliminate someone and not do their job of providing adequate training.”
Tolliver is also a member of the Oakland Educator’s Association who will soon conduct research for a report that investigates the disproportionate number of Oakland’s teachers of color who are non-reelected. He sees OUSD’s stated desire to recruit more teachers of color as lip service. “If you look at their practices, they’re not conducive to recruiting and retaining them.” Afterschool Site Supervisor Aries Jordan, was also fired by the administration through intimidation practices, and now other teachers are choosing to leave because of the hostile environment. Kurt Kaaekuahiuu and Vincent Tolliver will leave after this year, describing the work environment as “severely damaged.” Kurt looks on this experience solemnly. “I loved Claremont but now I feel incapacitated; not from the work but the professional culture of Claremont. People are devalued. Every single person of color is leaving.” Alonna Haulcy’s plans are unclear but she does admit that, “this is the first time I’ve wanted to leave.”
Moving Forward
“Classrooms are a political battlefront; being present everyday is a political act. Nothing is neutral.”
The New York Times recently published an article about racial disparities in the teaching field which showed that “despite the fact that minority students have become the majority in this country, more than 80 percent of teachers are white.” (Rich, 2015) The article cited this trend in major East Coast cities however, it’s something that extends into the city of Oakland. Claremont Middle School is not just an isolated incident of institutional racism fueled by poor leadership, it’s a microcosm highlighting the poor treatment of black teachers in the U.S public school system. It raises many questions regarding institutional racism, and if school systems truly believe in the ability and agency of black educators. When asked about his next steps, Kaaekuahiuu strongly states, “I needed a wake up call. I needed a grave reminder of the gross inequities and the systematic attack on black and brown communities. Classrooms are a political battlefront; me being present everyday is a political act. Nothing is neutral.” Aries Jordan reflects on her traumatic experience and remains hopeful and determined, “My goal is to connect my experience to what’s happening across the U.S. How many other educators of color are being pushed out?” Mirishae McDonald also remains courageously outspoken, “I will not be bullied into silence. We need to come together and show that we are not afraid.”
The Marvin X Fan Club
Letter to Marvin X from the Second Annual Sacramento Black Book Fair
Marvin,
Thank you for coming to the Second Annual Sacramento Black Book Fair. You were the fire. It was delightful meeting you, seeing you, and hearing you in action. You have quite a fan contingent in Sacramento.... But you were a great presence. I"m so glad you came, and again, thank you.
Thank you for coming to the Second Annual Sacramento Black Book Fair. You were the fire. It was delightful meeting you, seeing you, and hearing you in action. You have quite a fan contingent in Sacramento.... But you were a great presence. I"m so glad you came, and again, thank you.
Dave Covin
Monday, June 8, 2015
MUMIA IN THE NATION MAGAZINE
HiMarvin,
We are rising up for Mumia. This past week we placed a full-page Ad in The Nation which calls for Mumia's freedom.
Now, I'm calling on you to support us and help us as we cover the cost of the Ad.
We are doing this because we believe in Mumia's voice. He reaches out to us, so we reach out for him. Check out his new commentary "NSA Anyway" by Mumia Abu Jamal (2:12) 6-7-15
This Ad will act as a nation-wide catalyst for tens of thousands of people to join Desmond Tutu, Alice Walker and Cornel West by signing an Open Letter demanding medical treatment and freedom for Mumia.
MARVIN X ADDS HIS NAME IN SUPPORT OF MUMIA.
Sunday, June 7, 2015
The Human Earthquake meets Dr. Nigger, poet Neal Hall, MD, author of the collection Nigger for Life
Black Arts Movement poet Marvin X and poet Dr. Neal Hall of Philadelphia attended the Sacramento Black Book Fair. When Dr. Hall came to Marvin's chatroom today, he asked the poet to read his classic Dr. Nigger, from his internationally acclaimed collection Nigger for Life. Dr. Hall travels to India on June 9, 2015. Marvin X says, "I am a Nigguh fa life!: Translated: I am a bad motherfucker and I will chop off yo motherfuckin head if you fuck wit me in the wrong way!"
The meeting of Marvin X and Neal Hall, Sacrament Black Book Festival
Several
years back, I reached out to Mr. Marvin X via his Blackbird blog.
Marvin was generous to promote me and my work, not only in a series of
blog posts, but actually on the street corners of Oakland, California.
His favorite poem being Dr. Nigger. A poem that many have
enjoyed/requested throughout my world travels. Shortly thereafter, we became great email friends
After
many years of corresponding, Marvin X and I met - face to face - for
the first time at the Sacramento Black Book Festival. Needless to say
during ”his” sessions to speak on his work, this giant of civil rights
and activism took time to acknowledge me and my work before his
audience. And if that was not enough, he called upon me to read Dr.
Nigger before his audience; not once but on two separate occasions.
Such lead to extremely generous and heart-felt introductions to and
accolades by other giants of civil rights and the black arts movement
such as Prof. Eugene Redmond, Prof. Halifu Osumare and Poet, Gene
Howell, Jr.
N
Neal Hall, M.D.
NealHallpoet.com
Saturday, June 6, 2015, The Black Arts Movement panel at the
Sacramento Black Book Fair
Marvin X
Eugene Redmond
Halifu Osumare
Dr. Nigger on the Streets of Oakland
Dr. Nigger on the Streets of Oakland
When Oakland folks stop by Marvin X's Academy of da Corner at 14th and Broadway, crossroads of the East Bay, he let's them peruse Journal of Pan African Studies, Poetry issue--he was guest editor. The poems people like, they proceed to read aloud. To date, the most oft-read poem is Dr. Nigger by Philadelphia poet/physician Dr. Neal Hall, author of Nigger for Life, 2009.
Dr. Nigger
Dr. Nigger
Can you cure me without
touching me with nigga hands
Can you save my life
without changing my life
Can you dance soft-shoe while
humming those negro tunes
when my white life codes blue
Can you reach inside yourself
beyond the shit we put in you…
past painful moments we put in you…
past despair and hopelessness
we’ve put in you and
find that old black magic in you
to save my life without changing
all the shit we put in you
Dr. Nigger
Can you breathe in me
air free of nigga
from a nigger not free
to breathe in free air
Can you stay on the colored side
of the color line and reach across
without touching me with nigga hands
to restart my blue heart without
changing my cold heart
Can you reach past the life
we’ve taken from you to
save my life and not
let white life pass me by
Dr. Nigger
save my life
without taking my life
Cure me without
touching me with nigga hands
Dance soft-shoe while
humming negro tunes
while you save my life
without changing my life
when my white life codes blue
--Neal Hall, M.D.,
Copyright 2009
“…a warrior of the mind … a warrior of the spirit,
an activist, a poet.”
- Cornel West, Ph.D.
Neal Hall, M.D., graduate of Cornell and Harvard, ophthalmologist and poet, has published a critically acclaimed anthology of verse, Nigger For Life, reflecting his painful, later life discovery, that in “unspoken America,” race is the one thing on which he is “first” judged, by which he is “first” measured, “first”, against which his life and accomplishments are metered diminished value, dignity, equality and justice. All of which have everything to do with accessing choice, opportunity, power and freedom in America.
It’s no ordinary muse that has Dr. Hall becoming as much a part of his poetry as his poetry has become a part of him. Rather it’s a deep sense of betrayal combined with a passion for life that shows through. He can’t help but bare his intelligence, his wit and his dreams. His anthology is as confronting as it is illuminating, as disarming as it is thought provoking.
Two notable and well respected minds best describe why Nigger For Life is important and timely: Cornel West, Ph.D., (Princeton University) said of the book “…his poetry has the capacity to change ordinary people’s philosophy on social and racial issues”.
Beth Richie, Ph.D. (University of Illinois at Chicago) stated the “ … images and issues addressed in Nigger For Life are tremendously important to our [African American] people and the academic field of African American Studies”
Nigger For Life’s candid, gut wrenching clarity gives it it’s tremendous power and impact to provoke both thought and honest dialog regarding race, racism, equality and freedom, not just in America, but throughout the world. The book’s unique ability to open minds, touch hearts and change philosophies of ordinary people is immeasurable.
The body of poetry is extraordinary … meaningful beyond black and white, worthy of – down through the ages – analytical and academic study for their compelling, empowering commentary. Nigger for Life should be read, studied and included amongst the great poetry volumes written.
Nigger For Life can be obtained at: www.surgeonpoet.com
Email: info@NiggerForLifeBook.com
Online Interview at: www.caribbeanbookblog.wordpress.com.
Conversations LIVE! Radio http://conversationslive.blogspot.com
Marvin X was guest editor of the Journal of Pan African Studies poetry issue
|
| |||||||||
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
