It's a New Day; Poems for Young Brothas and Sistuhs by Sonia Sanchez

It's a New Day; Poems for Young Brothas and Sistuhs by Sonia Sanchez

Sonia Sanchez

1934-present

Sonia Sanchez, hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, underwent a challenging upbringing marked by early loss and a nomadic lifestyle. After finding refuge in literature and writing, she pursued higher education and achieved a BA in political science from Hunter College. As an influential figure in the civil rights movement, Sanchez played an instrumental role in advancing black studies within academia and taught at various prestigious institutions. Recognized for her impactful poetry collections, activism for racial and gender equality, and contributions to theater, Sanchez continues to be celebrated as a prominent voice in American literature and social justice.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1971

It's a New Day; Poems for Young Brothas and Sistuhs. Detroit; Broadside Press, 1971.

AL Book Collection

Sanchez, Sonia, “It's a New Day; Poems for Young Brothas and Sistuhs by Sonia Sanchez,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8747.