Passion, Pride, and Politickin'

the long version

"So this is what the world has finally wrought!" Come take flight with this sizzling collection of poetry and essays, which embodies the heart and soul of a woman, culture, and generation. Frank, factual, and funky, *Passion, Pride, and Politickin'* touches on themes ranging from love and romance, racism to revolution; spoken with remarkable wit, depth, and candor. Whether the style is traditional haiku, provocative free verse, or street-wise dramatic monologue--this prose is enlightening, entertaining, contemporary, and timeless. Ms. Jamal Sharif is a Los Angeles based writer, whose credits include essays, articles, and poetry appearing in the *Daily Breeze*, *Blackmen* magazine, *African Voices, Rhapsody in Black*, and *Code* magazines. Ms. Sharif is currently adapting a screenplay for a short film, in addition to crafting her first fiction project. **Dedication** > My mom and beautiful, proud women everywhere