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Creating art is a revolutionary act of resistance. Reframing the destructive narrative that the black man is one- dimensional and monolithic is paramount. This deeply personal collection of poems pushes against societies stifling vice grip on the Black experience by giving the reader an authentic glimpse into the thoughts, fears, accomplishments, wishes, hopes, and struggles of the beautifully exquisite Black man.
About the author
Dr. Michael Marion, Jr., is an educator. His expertise spans a wide spectrum in education and leadership across an array of educational settings. Not only has he established himself as a leader in higher education, serving students in both private and public colleges and universities, but he also serves in government and in his community.Dr. Marion has served on many committees, boards and commissions throughout his professional career. He is a facilitator for the American Leadership Forum--Mountain Valley Chapter, and has his own independent consulting firm, MarionEDU.Dr. Marion earned his associate, bachelor and master's degrees from San Diego State University and a doctorate from the University of Southern California. He was accepted into the prestigious ASPEN Institute (Leadership, Values, and the Good Society) program, Stanford University's (d.School) Designing for Social Change Program, and Harvard University's (Institute for Educational Management) leadership program.He is a native of Portland, Oregon, but calls Sacramento home.
