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Taylor, a.k.a. Kween Yakini, will take you on a journey that begins in ancient times leading you up to the current times by speaking on some intriguing facts about the origins of the Blues, Gospel, R\u0026amp;B, Rock and Roll, Hip Hop and much more. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracing Black Music To The Roots, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eis honoring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e the diaspora of Mother Africa and the legacy of Black music that she enabled by passing down her traditions of the African Griots who were the keepers of African history and their use of call and response accompanied by ancient musical instruments such as the Ngoni and the Djembe today known as the Banjo and the Drums. Through her gift of poetry, Kween Yakini, is delivering poetic verses like a maestro who is conducting a symphony of genres, mixed with undertones of Blues, Gospel and Negro Spirituals. Accordingly, the author is showing her gratitude and respect to some of the greatest Black musical legends by demonstrating why these musical giants must always be revered. And please be assured that this book will be flowing with the author's signature rhythm and rhyme style of poetry that combines her improvisations, fluctuations, and some much needed information. 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This collection of poetry by \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharran C. Taylor (Poet Kween Yakini) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ewill highlight this systemic flaw that is directly responsible for the torment that Black Men, Women, and their children have had to endure since the 16th century. The facts presented in this book will show that being set free and being safe are two opposing realities for Black people, and this is why Black Americans have never truly felt safe in their own country despite being emancipated in June 19, 1865. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThus, it is unconscionable for anyone to think that there is no need for reparations for Black Americans when it is evident that the consequences and effects of slavery still plague us today. No, these are not easy topics to discuss, but this is the type of conversation we must have in order to rectify societal issues such as police brutality, hate crimes, racial intolerance, employment discrimination, salary inequalities, and much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFurthermore, in light of the pandemic that we are now facing in the 21st century, there should also be more awareness and understanding about the skepticism that Black folks have because of all the medical maltreatments and experimentations of the past that were forced upon us without our knowledge or consent. Those actions should not have been taken or permitted in a country that claims all of their citizens are equal, yet there is no doubt that we were violated in many horrific ways. Author Sharran C. 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