Langston Wilkin

Speech Is My Hammer

Arts & Literature

“Speech Is My Hammer is a sharp yet mediative narrative on the complex relationship between Black masculinity and literacy. Using thorough analysis of social theory, literature, popular culture, and memoir, Hunter interrogates threads of ambivalence toward literacy in Black-male social activity. This is a powerful and transformative text that can be a tool in our continued fight to foster literacy among marginalized groups.”