Brown Skin and the Brilliant Sun

Terry E. Carter is the inaugural Poet Laureate of Medford, Massachusetts (2021-23). He is a gifted writer and speaker who graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Fisk University with a bachelor's degree in English. He also completed a graduate fellowship in Mass Communications at Boston University. Terry E. Carter has been writing and developing his craft for decades. He is a classically-trained poet whose literary influences range from Shakespeare to the Harlem Renaissance. His work presents vivid and dynamic depictions of Black history, faith, struggle, and contemporary culture. This book is his sixth volume of poetry. His other works include Brown Skin and the Bread of Life: A Poet's Journey (2010), Brown Skin and the Beautiful Faith: A Poet's Reflection (2014), Brown Skin and the Brand New Day: A Poet's Renaissance (2016), Brown Skin and the Burden of Proof: A Poet's Revelation (2018), and Brown Skin and the Brave New World: A Poet's Anthem (2020). You can find out more about Terry E. Carter and his work at www.brownskinnedpoet.net