The undefeated. [online electronic book]
The undefeated. [online electronic book]
By
:
Nelson, Kadir.
Publication Date
:
2019
Subject Term
:
African Americans -- History -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Civil rights -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Juvenile poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
Electronic books.
Additional Contributors
:
Nelson, Kadir.
Summary
:
Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9780358057611
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