Blues Vision - by Alexs Pate & Pamela Fletcher & J Otis Powell‽ (Paperback)

This anthology is a groundbreaking collection of incisive prose and powerful poetry by 43 black writers in Minnesota, spanning over a century.

It showcases their unique vision and reality, providing an explosion of artistic expression about what it means to be a Minnesotan.

Contributors include historically significant figures like Gordon Parks and Nellie Stone Johnson, as well as modern voices like Tish Jones and Frank Wilderson.

The anthology sheds light on the complex realities of the African American community in Minnesota, from the Harlem Renaissance to the present day.

It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the rich cultural heritage of this state.