Black Gardenias - Paperback

by Antoinette Karleen Ellis-Williams (Author)

Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams' debut publication "Black Gardenias" is a collection of poetry, short stories and sayings dedicated to women from many different areas of life and their struggles against and triumphant over various forms of oppression, including but not limited to sexism, racism and classism. Through Dr. Ellis-Williams' use of intense emotion, language and imagery her work is relatable to a wide audience; men and women, old and young.

Author Biography

Dr. Antoinette Ellis- Williams is a scholar, minister, mother, wife, activist, poet and artist. Antoinette Ellis-Williams is a professor of Women's and Gender Studies at New Jersey City University. Dr. Ellis-Williams applies her research of topics such as urban politics, health care, social justice and race her daily life. She works daily to enrich and empower the people of her community and the world