AMERICAN MADE

My World in Poetry

By: Aaron Braxton

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 1 hr and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

Prepare to be immersed in the heart and soul of African American poetry; a vital cornerstone of American literature that transcends borders and communities worldwide.

African American poets have an unparalleled ability to celebrate their heritage by forging deep connections across the vast African Diaspora. Their craft is a unique tradition, intricately woven with the rhythms of jazz, the pulse of hip-hop, the soul of rhythm and blues, and the energy of rock and roll. These verses resonate with the echoes of churches, the camaraderie of barbershops, and the vibrancy of urban life.

Dive into Aaron Braxton’s profound commentary on the African American experience, with a particular focus on the resilience of African American men. This collection of poetry delves into the fears and silencing of their voices through unorthodox and unethical means. It explores the consequences of refusing to conform and how society unjustly labels those who dare to stand tall. The words within speak to the criminalization and hunting of individuals like prey, which gnaws at their very core while silent stress consumes their lives.

Discover poems that serve as a powerful event, often carrying a political charge. They are a lyrical and emotionally charged documentation of the spirit carrying forward rich traditions of literary heritage.

“These verses are love letters to ancestors who endured and sacrificed, as well as to myself as I celebrate an unwavering faith in the unseen,” says Braxton. “They are a testament to the times, a reinvigoration of American literary legacy, a jubilation of artistic expression, and a contemporary flourishing, despite the harshest conditions.”

The poems are, above all, poems of protest and a compelling reminder that African Americans are not outsiders in the land of their birth. America is their country too and strengthened through their labor. They are the founders, and this land is their birthright. They are... AMERICAN MADE!