National Poetry Slam champ and educator Douglas Powell/Roscoe Burnems addresses oppression in a raw and unique way. The human experience is designed to evolve with each generation. We grow from the cocoons of our former selves to become better as a people. Oppression is blaze of destruction that attempts to halt that progression. It is through perseverance, love, and undying vigor that we emerge victorious. This process is unfortunately a never ending one.This book serves as a voice, a reminder to fight, and a glance into the personal experiences of the author as he gives his own experiences and captures the art of survival for the oppressed in America.