Young, Gifted, and Black: A Journey of Lament and Celebration Science Fiction He's mysterious

He's mysterious

a former slave

and they answered Uncle Sam’s call

Extensive notes at the back of the book expand upon the poems

Young, Gifted, and Black: A Journey of Lament and Celebration Science Fiction He's mysterious"Young, gifted and black,Open your heart to what I mean . . . " Nina Simone's popular anthem from the civil rights movement speaks to both the celebrations and trials of the Black experience. Young, Gifted, and Black gives voice to the real life stories of Black millennials and younger adults. If life was a race, it's assumed that every runner has a fair shot at winning. However, it's not always the case for young, gifted, and Black folks. Sheila Wise