Poetry. African American Studies. This first collection of poetry from Nigerian born poet Uchechi Kalu contains the fire and immediacy of a true witness for justice. Whether she is speaking outrage to Shell Oil in her native Nigeria, or to the pain of a brother lost--Uchechi's powerful voice emerges with a rare clarity and grace. "Strong as an African orchid"--Ruth Forman.
Author City: San Francisco, CA USA
Uchechi Kalu is a Nigerian-born poet, performer, activist, teacher and survivor of life who grew up in Missouri, Texas, and Massachusetts. She spent four years with the June Jordan's Poetry for the People program at UC Berkeley where she received a BA in African American Studies. Uchechi has performed at many venues and events throughout the West Coast and is the author of a book of poetry, "Flowers Blooming Against a Bruised Gray Sky."