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For over thirty years, poets Gwendolyn Brooks and Haki R. Madhubuti shared a unique literary and personal relationship. In this latest volume of his work, Madhubuti, a renowned poet in his own right, pays tribute to Brooks' legacy and memory with this collection of poems that he produced during those years. He also offers two essays and a selection of newer poems to express his gratitude and show his great respect for this literary giant.

Honoring Genius & Craft
Gwendolyn Brooks: Beyond the Wordmaker-The Making of an African American Poet	p. 3
On Her Own Terms	p. 23
Poetry	p. 28
Art & Kindness
Gwendolyn Brooks	p. 33
She Was Kindness	p. 36
An Afterword: For Gwen Brooks (the search for the new song begins with the old)	p. 37
Poet: Gwendolyn Brooks at 70	p. 39
Quality: Gwendolyn Brooks at 73	p. 41
A Mother Poem (for G.B.)	p. 43
Gwendolyn Brooks: Distinctive and Proud at 77	p. 45
Mothers	p. 47
This Poet: Gwendolyn Brooks at Eighty	p. 50
Eighty-three is a Wise Number	p. 53
Gwendolyn Brooks Illinois State Library: The Naming, June 6, 2003	p. 55
Her first name was Gwen: Last Note and Poem	p. 57
(Poem)	p. 59
Gwendolyn Brooks: No Final Words	p. 60
Justice
Master of Colors and Canvas	p. 63
In A Time of Devastation and Reflection	p. 64
Politicians, Preachers and the Reinvented University or The Return of the H.N.I.C. & the Devastation of Liberated Thought	p. 67
Emergence: Brotherman Becomes a University President	p. 71
Keeping Papers Alive	p. 73
Turning Toward Joy	p. 74
Denied Substantial and Fundamental Creation	p. 75
Critical Ignorance	p. 77
Art III, Sonia Sanchez: Drawing Fire	p. 78
Layla Anaya	p. 83
An Answer	p. 84
Cultural Daughter	p. 85
Art	p. 87
libraries, librarians: the careful equalizers	p. 90
Coda
Young Heroes-II "To Don at Salaam"	p. 95
"Don Lee wants" by Gwendolyn Brooks	p. 96
"The Good Man" by Gwendolyn Brooks	p. 97
Photo Gallery	p. 99
Acknowledgments	p. 101
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Honoring Genius

Honoring Genius

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