Sonia Sanchez is one of the most outspoken poets, activists, and writers of her time. She has created a plethora of literary works, including children’s books. Her work has been comparatively mentioned with that of the late Maya Angelou, and many others. Therefore, one question may remain in the minds of many literary enthusiasts. Does she create literary work that has encouraged African American advancement? In the research paper many of her legendary poems will be examined to see if she deserves the same acknowledgements as that of other well-known poets, activists, and writers that fought for African American rights. The first resource that will be used to examine this inquiry is an interview between Sonia Sanchez and an individual by the
