Dark Testament: And Other Poems

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Pauli Murray's legacy as a civil rights pioneer is highlighted through her early activism, notably her 1940 arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat, predating Rosa Parks. Celebrated alongside icons like King and Parks, she is also recognized for her literary contributions. "Dark Testament and Other Poems," originally published in 1970, showcases her powerful lyrical voice, blending song, prayer, and lamentation to address the painful history of slavery and Jim Crow, while expressing a profound yearning for racial justice and equality.