Black Mammy

In this soulful and moving poem, Visscher pays tribute to the stoic and selfless African American women who served as nannies and caregivers to white children in the antebellum South. With its poignant imagery and stirring verse, Black Mammy captures the tragedy and beauty of the African American experience in the United States. This book is a timeless classic of American poetry that will resonate with readers for generations to come.

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