When Chickenheads Come Home To Roost

Dedicated to "keeping it real", Joan Morgan explores the world of the modern black woman in every realm -- at home, at work, in relationships. Always tenacious and candidly intelligent, Morgan dives into heated discussions about such hot-button issues as sexism in hip-hop, the increase of unwed motherhood, and investigates the myth of the "endangered black man". Is there a shortage of positive black male role models in the African-American community and, if so, how does it impact the lives of black women?

Morgan has listened closely to black women's most persistent problems and complaints and responds with new solutions. She speaks directly to readers, quotes from a variety of female viewpoints, and integrates the richly textured language and culture of hip-hop into her thoughts. Bitches Brew exposes many facets of the black experience in America today, forcing readers to confront the juncture where "truth is no longer black and white but subtle, intriguing shades of grey".