Review 'A Park Stands on All of Our Graves'

[Black Writers for Peace]

A Park Stands on All of Our Graves is the third poetry collection from poet Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman. In this poetry collection, she reflects on global oppression, occupation and the legacy of erasure. These poems explore the ways that wanton colonial terrorism and destruction--from cop cities and data centers, to police violence and the bombing of civilians, have impacted vulnerable communities locally, nationally and abroad. What has been sacrificed? What remains in the aftermath?

 

Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, Ed.D  is the author of several books, including For the Girls Who Do Too Much, The Summoning of Black Joy, and the children's book Mariah's Maracas. She is co-editor of the book Homeschooling Black Children in the US: Theory, Practice and Popular Culture. An associate professor in the humanities department at Coppin State University, she served as the second Poet Laureate of Prince George's County, MD from 2023-2025.

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REVIEWS

 

Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman's poems explore themes of identity, resistance, social justice, history, culture, and the American machine's cringeworthy hypocrisy. She tenderly examines the political trends/winds with a raw, soulful verse, which begs to be heard. This collection is a unique form of militant jazz. A must read.

-Synnika A. Lofton, author of Monsters in My Head

 

Both a meal and a treasure trove of lessons, A Park Stands On All of Our Graves is something to chew on, savor, and swallow...Dr. Ali-Coleman's latest offering, is a dish best served simmering and without an iota of an apology.

B. Sharise Moore, author and poetry editor of FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman presents "A Park Stands on All of Our Graves" in conversation with Khari Dawson

Tuesday, April 7th 2026

7:00 pm

Red Emma's

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