Rise and Speak: Poetry for Justice and Hope

By Dave C Joseph

What do we do when the world trembles under injustice, but our hearts still hunger for hope?

We Rise & Speak.

This groundbreaking poetry collection is a courageous outcry-crafted for dreamers, justice-seekers, community builders, and all who refuse to remain silent. Blending the spiritual clarity of faith with the fire of activism, Rise & Speak: Poetry for Justice and Hope reclaims the power of words in a time that desperately needs them.

Inspired by the voices of civil rights legends, these poems echo with the wisdom of prophets, the rhythm of the streets, and the sacred rage of the unheard.

Divided into five thematic sections:

Faith & the Fight for Justice - where conviction meets actionThe Power of Unity - where solidarity breaks chainsResilience & Hope - where survival becomes strengthThe Cry for Justice - where truth confronts powerThe Future We Build - where vision births movement

Each poem stands as a declaration, some protest, some prayer, some promise.

Perfect for personal reflection, social justice gatherings, community discussion, or pulpit preparation, Rise & Speak gives voice to the grief and grit of generations who have marched, mourned, and made a way. It also serves as a rallying cry for those rising now, to speak truth, build bridges, and embody the radical hope that justice is still possible.

Whether you are a poet, pastor, student, or activist, this book belongs in your hands, in your heart, and in your community.

Because silence is not an option.

Because faith without action is dead.

Because justice has always had a soundtrack-and these are its verses.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1944634126
• ISBN13: 9781944634124
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Dave C. Joseph Jr.
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"