FEMINIST ACTIVIST AND POET Cheryl Clarke’s upcoming release, Archive of Style: New and Selected Poems (Northeastern University Press), is already promising to
Throughout her life, Cheryl Clarke has been at the forefront of the intersection of the arts and feminist activism and her unique lens as a Black lesbian feminist has shaped her into the incredible writer, thinker, and poet that she is today.
And it’s with this indispensable knowledge and first-hand activist experience that Clarke gifts us some of the most powerful and thought-provoking poetry of the decade.arrives at a contentious time in United States history. Not only is the US still facing the consequences of the 2022 overturning of, but a spark of student protests around the country in support of a free Palestine has created a critical need for books such as Clarke’s.
The collection of poems explores a variety of themes surrounding identity, community, and social justice. Strong motifs referencing apartheid in South Africa and white supremacy in the US help readers draw connections between global social unrest and Clarke’s own exploration of her worldview. On poetry as a tool in social activism, Clarke muses, “I suppose I’m used to poetry being integral to social change and social activism.
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