Breathing the World Anew: A Decade of Black August Haikus

Every year, Black movement workers come together from across the U.S. to bring attention to our political prisoners. One of the collaborative practices that has emerged over the past decade is the practice of Black August haiku. The ritual tradition is led by SpiritHouse Inc. North Carolina and powered by the voices of the Black Organizing for Leadership and Dignity (BOLD) and SpiritHouse communities.Breathing The World Anew is a curated collection of 90 of these poignant poems. It is organized in four sections with fresh and evocative designs. These poems - audacious, burning, and raw - meditate on the legacy of black struggle, joy, healing, and rebirth. Forwards by Adrienne Marie Brown, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and Peter Hardy.