I Love My People Hardcover – by Kim Singleton

Book Excerpt:

"Say it with her now: "I love my people!"

In rhythmic prowess, Kim Singleton recounts the beauty and legacy of Black people who are "too many to name, from the corners of obscurity to the highest of fame."

I Love My People is a poetic tribute to African American history-makers and culture-shakers, with nostalgic photography and vibrant, playful illustration. In the vein of Gill Scott-Heron's poetry of the 1970s, author Kim Singleton invites us into call-and-response and brings a refreshing cadence to the page that captures every decade of Black joy in all its resilient, diverse, and excellent splendor.

"We were told that our bodies weren't built for this art. The rhythmic movement we mastered flowing straight from the heart."

Singleton shines a light on every facet of Black community life and unapologetically declares her people good―from the street corner to the White House and everything in between.

"In 1827, Freedom's Journal was born. Black content, Black operated, Black staff, Black-owned."

By the end, you'll also be chanting Singleton's anthem: "I LOVE MY PEOPLE!"

Title: I Love My People
Author: Kim Singleton
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"I Love My People" by Kim Singleton

My Sentiments:

'I Love My People' was a beautifully written novel about Black History which included historical figures who added so much not only to one's history but 'great achievements, lifestyles, and their beautiful diversity and culture in its poetic form' By the end the reader will get an excellent understanding of what it's all about... from not only loving oneself but also loving your people, its community and hopefully, in the end, giving one the 'joy, delight, the showcase of the power, and proving who we are and destined to be... and that would be loved.' I didn't want to leave out the beautiful photos that were related so well in the novel...especially. Beautifully displayed poetry.