To Speak a Defiant Word

Anthony B. Pinn is a leading scholar of African American religion and culture. His works like To Speak a Defiant Word and Varieties of African American religious experience explore Black theology and spiritual traditions. He also examines contemporary cultural expressions in books such as Religion in hip hop and Kendrick Lamar and the Making of Black Meaning.

Michael Eric Dyson is a public intellectual and author known for his sharp commentary on race, politics, and culture. His works, including La corrección política and To Speak a Defiant Word, offer critical insights into contemporary society. Dyson's writing explores important social issues with clarity and directness.

Pauli Murray was a writer and activist whose work explored the Black experience. Their collection, The poetry of the Negro, 1746-1970, is a significant contribution to American literature.