Notes from 1619

In his powerful collection of poems, Horace Mungin confronts the erasure of African American history through the compelling narrative of Khadija, who endures the horrors of the Middle Passage aboard the slave ship Clotilda. Mungin's work masterfully articulates the African experience in America, addressing the historical injustices woven into the fabric of the nation, from the Constitution's shortcomings to the repercussions of the Reconstruction era. The poignant poem "America" encapsulates these themes, culminating in a narrative that sheds light on a crucial yet overlooked aspect of our national discourse, extending to contemporary events and figures.