{"title":"Series: The Black Soldier in War and Society","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Soldier in War and Society\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers a profound exploration of the experiences and contributions of Black soldiers throughout history. Blending rigorous historical analysis with cultural and philosophical insights, these works illuminate the complex roles Black individuals have played in military contexts and the broader impact on societies worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful examinations that intersect history, psychology, and social justice, providing a nuanced understanding of identity, resilience, and the challenges faced in wartime. This collection invites reflection on themes of courage, sacrifice, and the ongoing quest for recognition within the fabric of war and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-flaming-letters-by-lucia-pitts-9780813954066","title":"In Flaming Letters","description":"\u003cb\u003eA treasury of poetry and prose from an unsung trailblazer of Black literature\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Lucia M. Pitts ( 1904-1973) was an African American writer and Army veteran whose story has never been told. Her poetry, including love lyrics of striking sensuality and honesty, was admired by Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, and Dorothy West. Her work first appeared during the Harlem Renaissance, influenced by Harriet Monroe's \u003ci\u003ePoetry\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and blues singers Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith. A native of Chicago's Bronzeville, Pitts challenged discrimination and segregation throughout her remarkable life, both as a member of President Franklin Roosevelt's 'Black Cabinet' and as the first African American woman employed at the War Department. Then, in 1943, Pitts joined the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the Army's only all-Black, all-female battalion, which later received the Congressional Gold Medal. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pitts's own account of her service with the Six Triple Eight, however, has remained unpublished until now. This volume brings together a biography of Pitts, her complete military memoir, and one hundred of her finest poems.","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397880004844,"sku":"9780813954066","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/53c1ab6ab777b2aeb64c2d3cc11d4127.jpg?v=1773777516"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-the-black-soldier-in-war-and-society.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}