Environmental Justice: Race and Ecology
Words: 681 Pages: 2 3042In the essay "Dark Waters," Yusef Komunyakaa vividly captures the stagnation and racial injustice of his hometown, Bogalusa, Louisiana, describing it as “frozen in time” (Komunyakaa 115). Through this imagery, Komunyakaa not only highlights the racial tensions but also the environmental degradation that plagues his community. The issues he raises serve as a microcosm of broader global challenges, particularly the intersection of race and environmental neglect. Komunyakaa's work resonates with current concerns about environmental racism and the systemic neglect of […]