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je suis noir is a book of poetry focusing on being black in America. I want to recognize the great tragedy that is the loss of black lives in America and the resulting debate about whether or not people of colour matter. This chapbook is a direct response to these feelings. Saying black lives matter is not to say ONLY black lives matter or ONLY black tragedies matter. But rather, it is a response to a culture that diminishes the attacks on people of colour, discredits their innocence, and disparages our race as a whole. je suis noir is a work that stands in support with Black communities...

Following his debut collection, 'je suis noir i am black]', Chris releases his sophomore poetry project entitled 'The Quiet Way'. This collection features poetry celebrating childhood innocence, dealing with depression and deepening thoughts of suicide, and ultimately rises into redemption and reconciliation. "You are more than the pill. You are more than the blade. You are more than the mistake. You are more than the diagnosis. You are more than the suicide attempt."