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past and present

Meeting at the nexus of hip hop studies

and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up

Follow the Blackbirds plants a linked chain spanning theIn language as perceptive as it is poignant, poet Gwen Nell Westerman builds a world in words that reflects the past, present, and future of the Dakota people. An intricate balance between the singularity of personal experience and the unity of collective longing, Follow the Blackbirds speaks to the affection and appreciation a contemporary poet feels for her family, community, and environment. With touches of humor and the occasional sharp cultural