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The Summoning of Joy with Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman

Mon, Aug 14

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Sankofa Video, Books, & Café

Join us for a conversation between two amazing poets, and scholar-activists, Drew Anderson and Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, on her new book The Summoning of Joy!

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The Summoning of Joy with Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman
The Summoning of Joy with Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman

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Aug 14, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

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In this captivating poetry collection by Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, the power of words becomes a force to reckon with. Through poignant verses written both before and during the COVID-19 global health pandemic, Ali-Coleman weaves a tapestry of emotions that delve into the ongoing struggle for the liberation of Black people in America.

With a skillful hand, Ali-Coleman memorializes the triumphs and tribulations of the Black community, their resilience shining through each line. From the haunting accounts of violence inflicted upon individuals like Ralph Yarl to the heart-wrenching proclamation from a protagonist channeling the Sandra Bland story, the poet lays bare the realities faced by Black people, unafraid to confront the depths of their pain.

Throughout "Summoning of Black Joy," Ali-Coleman utilizes a variety of poetic forms, effortlessly shifting between riveting free verse, evocative haiku, and stirring elegies. Each poem is a testament to the strength…

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