White Terror, Black Trauma

This audiobook features 61 powerful poems that explore significant and traumatic episodes in Black history, ranging from the arrival of enslaved Africans in 1619 to contemporary issues of racial violence. Each poem includes a brief head note providing historical context, capturing a wide array of events and figures, such as the Civil War, lynchings, and the sacrifices made by civil rights leaders. Through these resistance poems, listeners encounter a poignant reflection on the topography of Black trauma, encompassing various sites of sorrow and resilience throughout American history.