I was Born and Raised in The Rock a.k.a. Rockford Illinois

I was Born and Raised in The Rock a.k.a. Rockford Illinois documents the childhood and adult years of Rockford poet and activist Christopher D. Sims. Insightful poetry and a memoir included this book is a vivid sketch full of memories stories lifelong friendships and connections. It is a rich dialog about the west side of Rockford Illinois where Black businesses existed in multitude with pictures of the neighborhoods this poet grew up in.