Yarmulkes & Fitted Caps - Paperback

by Aaron Samuels (Author)

Aaron Samuels, hailing from Providence, Rhode Island, emerges as a remarkable voice-a Cave Canem Fellow and a celebrated performer on the national stage.

In this groundbreaking collection of poems, Samuels fearlessly takes the reader into the complexities and splendor of his mixed identity, intertwining gut-wrenching narratives with humor and fervent passion.

Samuels' words paint a vivid portrait, illuminating the beauty and contradictions of a life shaped by the union of a Jewish mother and a Black father, leaving readers captivated by his raw and unapologetic expression.

Author Biography

Aaron Samuels is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Blavity, a digital community for Black Millennials. When not at Blavity, Aaron has written a book of poetry, toured the country, performed on television, and landed himself on Forbes' coveted 30 under 30 list as a rising star in the tech and media space. His debut collection of poetry, Yarmulkes & Fitted Caps, was released on Write Bloody Publishing in 2013.