Publisher's Synopsis
We Were Never Meant to Beg for Light: A Poetic Testament of Black Love, Resistance, Resilience, and Liberation is a searing and luminous testament to Black fortitude, memory, and boundless creativity. In this powerful collection of poetry, Bradford W. Pazant weaves history, personal narrative, and cultural storytelling into a tapestry that honors the past, confronts the present, and dares to imagine a liberated future.
Through poems that journey from the Middle Passage to modern movements for justice, readers are invited to witness the depth of Black sorrow, the fire of Black resistance, and the unbreakable joy that continues to bloom against all odds. Each section pulses with truth, pride, and reverence, offering both a mirror and a map for anyone seeking to understand the enduring spirit of Black communities.
Perfect for lovers of history, poetry, and culturally rooted storytelling, We Were Never Meant to Beg for Light is for readers who believe in the power of words to heal, honor, and ignite change. Whether you are a student of history, a seeker of joy, or someone carrying the weight of memory, this book will speak to your spirit-and leave you standing taller in your own light.
