A collection of short stories that cover many topics related to anti-Black racism in American society, as well as African-AmericanûJewish relations, childhood, the creative process, criminal justice, drug addiction, family relationships, jazz, lynching, sexuality, and white supremacy.

The rockpile --The outing -- The man child -- Previous condition -- Sonny’s blues -- This morning, this evening, so soon -- Come out of the wilderness -- Going to meet the man.