Dessie Bey is an accomplished poet by her own right, but on this episode she discusses the collection she edited called Know Thyself: An African American Poetic Journey. It is a collection of poems that tells the history of the African American experience that counteracts the cultural violence of colonialism in a way that reclaims the worth and dignity of a people whose history and culture have been marginalized.
In this conversation we also talk about Donald Trump (he was in town the day before we recorded this-forgive us), gentrification in Pittsburgh, and why it’s time for reparations.
The best way to buy Know Thyself is through Dessie Bey’s Lulu store. You may also get it through Amazon if you must. Dessie Bey’s website is here, and you can contact her about readings and educational projects at dbonpointpub@gmail.com.
As always, I swear.
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