Beyond the Frontier African American Poetry for the 21st Century

This anthology begins with the memory of landscapes and landmarks, presenting poems in the For My People tradition of Margaret Walker. It includes a section titled "Blood and Disappointment in the Land," which documents ongoing social struggles. Other poems focus on the love that is essential for survival, rebirth, and dreams. More than 100 prominent African American poets contribute, including the distinguished and award-winning poets Toi Derricotte, Sam Cornish, Jabari Asim, and Pinkie Gordon Lane.Miller, E. Ethelbert is the author of 'Beyond the Frontier African American Poetry for the 21st Century' with ISBN 9781574780178 and ISBN 1574780174.