from the Negro Psalmist to the Nappy Headed Christ: poetry for the 21st Century Negro - Paperback

by Helen Kamilah Amon Bailey (Author), Helen Kamilah Amon Bailey (Author)

Get introduced to the world of the Negro Psalmist, where peril exists on many fronts but the promises of God linger on the still air. The poems in this collection would be described as "prayers as poetry for revolution". What is revolution and where can it be found? The Negro Psalmist invites you to understand that revolution only ever begins inside of a person, setting afire the very essence of their being. The Psalmist writes:

it is from my sincere leading that I tell you: right now is the time to heal from the effects of the Ma'afa.

through collective prayer, collective lamenting, & collective cultural celebration we can transform our hearts, minds, souls, communities & futures.

Connect with a purity of spirit through poetry, share in the power of prayer & belief.