Description
Poetry. African American Studies. "This book of poetry presents a brilliant analysis which takes us through the brave history of the strength, commitment and passion of the people of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as they marched, struggled, and were jailed to win the victory of justice and freedom for all. Peggy Rozga joined protestors, participated in freedom marches, and was jailed for fighting and marching for the rights of poor Black children of the city of Milwaukee under the leadership of one of the great advocates of non-violence, direct action, and civil disobedience of our times: Father James Edmund Groppi."—Dick Gregory
Author Bio
Margaret (Peggy) Rozga has published poems and essays in many journals and anthologies including Nimrod, Verse Wisconsin, Your Daily Poem, Wisconsin Magazine of History, and Love Rise Up. Her play about the Milwaukee fair housing marches, March on Milwaukee: A Memoir of the Open Housing Protests, has seen three full productions and three concert readings since its debut in 2007. Her book 200 NIGHTS AND ONE DAY was awarded a bronze medal in poetry in the 2009 Independent Publishers Book Awards and named an outstanding achievement in poetry for 2009 by the Wisconsin Library Association. At venues throughout Wisconsin and nationally, she offers poetry and journaling workshops. She lives in Milwaukee.
Author City: WAUKESHA, WI USA