Mary E. Weems Ordre des livres

Exploring the multifaceted experiences of Black life, the book delves into personal themes such as love, motherhood, and loss, while also addressing broader societal issues like poverty and police violence. Mary Weems presents a poignant critique of the illusion of diversity and inclusion in America, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by Black women and descendants of slaves. The narrative intertwines intimate reflections with a powerful commentary on systemic racism and the persistence of inequality, revealing the stark realities of contemporary society.

Public Education and the Imagination-Intellect argues for re-thinking the thinking process and for urban education reform. Weems’s work lives in the moment of creation. Her imagination-intellect theory chapters frame this book; she posits that the imagination and intellect are inextricably linked; that like Freire’s architect all ideas are first imagined, then intellectually developed in an interconnected process that mirrors the blood’s circulation through the body. The two plays and the collection of poems are rich, layered landscapes of African American culture and meanings. They lend themselves to multi-interpretation, co-performance, and co-ownership by each audience member who engages the work.