Slices of Black American Life: A Collection of Blaxploitation Poems and Short Stories

Author: Mr. Tomonoshi!
Publisher: TOMONOSHi LLC
Year: 2025
Pages: 244
ISBN: 978-1948760041

Slices of Black American Life: A Collection of Blaxploitation Poems and Short Stories is a literary work by Martellus Bennett, known as MR. TOMONOSHi, featuring raw, imaginative narratives inspired by the aesthetic and spirit of Blaxploitation films.

This collection blends Black American experiences with fantastical elements, using cinematic flair, jazz rhythms, and vivid storytelling to explore themes of identity, culture, and history through poetry and short stories. Bennett also performs this work live, bringing the words to life with music, powerful monologues, and a focus on Black imagination and legacy.