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A testament to survival and the triumph of the souls of Black folks, Waves Crashing/Against Black Skin turns the force of a life lived into poetry that refuses to be contained.
The latest poetry offering from Iyana “YaNI” Davis, this collection carries the depth of a kidney transplant survivor, the vision of an award-winning artist, and the voice of an internationally recognized speaker and facilitator.
With a distinctly ’70s flair and a contemporary pulse, Waves Crashing/Against Black Skin moves between love and liberation, offering poetry as both witness and guide. YaNI’s words embody the Public Theologian, Poet, Pastor, and Hip-Hop artist, transforming the mind, stirring the soul, and embracing the heart as they bring together the triumphs, struggles, and enduring spirit of Black life.
Publication Day is October 1, 2026
A testament to survival and the triumph of the souls of Black folks, Waves Crashing/Against Black Skin turns the force of a life lived into poetry that refuses to be contained.
The latest poetry offering from Iyana “YaNI” Davis, this collection carries the depth of a kidney transplant survivor, the vision of an award-winning artist, and the voice of an internationally recognized speaker and facilitator.
With a distinctly ’70s flair and a contemporary pulse, Waves Crashing/Against Black Skin moves between love and liberation, offering poetry as both witness and guide. YaNI’s words embody the Public Theologian, Poet, Pastor, and Hip-Hop artist, transforming the mind, stirring the soul, and embracing the heart as they bring together the triumphs, struggles, and enduring spirit of Black life.
Publication Day is October 1, 2026