This book presents an explosive collection of essays that call for Black consciousness and revolutionary action.

Haki R. Madhubuti is an African American author, educator, and poet. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Iowa, and served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963.

Madhubuti is a major contributor to the Black literary tradition, in particular through his early association with the Black Arts Movement beginning in the mid-60s, and major influence, even today. A proponent of independent Black institutions, Madhubuti is the founder, publisher, and chairman of the board of Third World Press, which today is the largest independent black-owned press in the United States.

Haki R. Madhubuti examines Black nationalism, white minority rule, Pan-Africanism, the real need for Black institutions and the role of the creative artist in Black struggle.

Published June 1st 1978.