At The Crossroads

One Breath Rising, a Brooklyn, NY non-profit, has been presenting 'world-class artistry in an intimate setting' since 2015. This collection is comprised of poetry and prose written by the literary artists who have performed for One Breath Rising, each of whom has been recognized for their contributions to the full American story. Although these writers are from diverse backgrounds, their work is inspired by the African American traditions of improvisation and storytelling. They address the common themes of our day – love, grief, despair, hope, gratitude, and activism. This volume is a testament to resilience and rebirth – much needed in these days. This book will be loved by readers who like storytelling, poetry, family history, aspiring writers autobiographical stories, African American literature, and students of contemporary American literature.

One Breath Rising, a Brooklyn, NY non-profit, has been presenting 'world-class artistry in an intimate setting' since 2015. This collection is comprised of poetry and prose written by the literary artists who have performed for One Breath Rising, each of whom has been recognized for their contributions to the full American story. Although these writers are from diverse backgrounds, their work is inspired by the African American traditions of improvisation and storytelling. They address the common themes of our day – love, grief, despair, hope, gratitude, and activism. This volume is a testament to resilience and rebirth – much needed in these days. This book will be loved by readers who like storytelling, poetry, family history, aspiring writers autobiographical stories, African American literature, and students of contemporary American literature. Poets and writers include: Darryl Alladice E.J. Antonio Gabriella M. Belfiglio Cheryl Boyce-Taylor Susana H. Case Breena Clarke LeConté Dill Kathy Engel Robert Anthony Gibbons Catherine Gigante-Brown Maxine Gordon Ellen Hagan Ngoma Hill JP Howard Gary Johnston Angela Lockhart-Aronoff Abby London-Crawford Christina Olivares Janet Restino Larry Roland Joy Rosenthal Warren Smith Christopher Dean Sullivan Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie Mervyn Taylor

One Breath Rising is a Brooklyn, NY non-profit that is offers monthly presentations by writers and musicians from diverse cultures - inspired by the African American traditions of improvisation and storytelling – in person and online. Our motto is "world class artistry in an intimate setting." This anthology includes poetry and prose by authors who presented their work between 2015-2022.