A provocative collection of narrative essays with a unique point of view. A first-generation American New Yorker, Aisha Redux uses her bold voice and unique point of view in this provocative collection. Weaving between the worlds of contemporary Black urban culture, traditional African religion and plant-based medicine, and modern tenets of Islam, she shares her life experiences, powerful observations, and evolving belief system through the lens of race, culture, gender, sexuality and spirituality. Exploring topics ranging from night terrors to schizophrenia, to gentrification, to the author’s personal September 11th story. With stunning artwork created by Brianna McCarthy in response to each of the essays. Reviews and Endorsements: “An important and eye-opening contribution to conversations about global identity politics.”—Kirkus Reviews. June 1, 2020. “A powerful new voice in contemporary literature”—Ms. Magazine. June 3, 2020 “I LOVED IT. It resonated with me in so many areas. As a woman, as a black woman, and on a spiritual level.”—Nyemiah Supreme, Musician and Member of the cast of the tv series Sisterhood of Hip Hop. About the Author: Aisha Redux was raised in New York City by parents who emigrated from West Africa. She lives in the South Bronx and has been writing online under the Stupid Black Girl identity for several years. This is her debut title. Website: stupidblackgirl.com Instagram: @stupidblackgirl |