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Black Summers
Growing Up in the Urban OutdoorsBy Esperanza Cintrón, Pamela Hilliard Owens, Keith A. Owens, Chace Morris, MARS. Marshall, Angela Atabex Lugo-Thomas, Luther Keith, Mic Jennings, Xavier Jackson, Charisma Holly, D'Nae Hearn, Shannon Garth-Rhodes, Jean Alicia Elster, Kahn Santori Davison, Nandi Comer, Zig Zag Claybourne, Isaiah Chambers, Justin Boggués, Tommye Blount, Kamron Reynolds, Desiree Cooper, Brittany Rogers, Satori Shakoor, Stephen Henderson, Bridgett M. Davis, Renee Simms, Cassandra Spratling, Lillien Waller, Rochelle Wilson-Ellis, various authorsNarrated by Ron Butler, Patryce Williams, André Santana, Janina Edwards, JD Jackson, January LaVoy, Robin Miles, Dion GrahamLength5h 44m
About this audiobook
A triumphant, cross-generational exploration of Black joy and resilience.
Remember frolicking outside during the long, jubilant days of summer? This vibrant collection invites listeners to breathe deeply and return to that “carefree” season. From riding bikes with friends through the neighborhood, to hopping the ferry to Boblo Island, catching catfish along the river, dancing on warm nights to Afrobeats and jazz music, and cooling off in the Swimmobile, those sun-drenched memories were often clouded by racism for the Detroiters in this evocative anthology. These emerging and award-winning creators of all ages recount the struggles and triumph of staking their claim to public spaces. Ranging from poetry to essay, creative nonfiction and more, this collection blends nostalgia with struggle and resilience. Arising from the iconic city of the African American experience comes this exploration of Black joy in the urban outdoors.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Biography and Memoir, Other
Length5 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byRon Butler, Patryce Williams, André Santana, Janina Edwards, JD Jackson, January LaVoy, Robin Miles, Dion Graham
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJun 20, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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