As a biracial (Black/White) young man adopted by a white family, Aaron Dworkin has had the unique advantage of being able to observe life and society around us from differing cultural perspectives. In this collection of poetry, he has captured many of his experiences, dramatic, humorous, insightful and moving. He invites you to share this unique adventure with him.
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Testing the waters of tolerance in the sea of diversity around us, this collection of Aaron Dworkin's poetry acts as our communal racial thermometer, capturing current sentiments and offering insight to prepare for the future. In They Said I Wasn't Really Black, Aaron is able to place his unique, intense perspective of America in both a captivating and mature poetical setting. Representing a human perspective rarely found in contemporary literature, Aaron mirrors more than one face from the mosaic which comprises the American culture today. He brings his personal story to life through the wonderful literary tapestry within which he weaves the vibrant texture of his thoughtful and inspiring poetry.
About the Author
Aaron Dworkin is the Founder and Executive Director of the Sphinx Competition, a national competition for young Black and Latino string players. An accomplished electric and acoustic violinist and writer, he received his Bachelors of Music and Masters of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Michigan School of Music with high honors. He is an active keynote speaker for arts and community organizations and invited juror at music competitions and festivals. Aaron is an accomplished writer with an emphasis on poetry, including his debut collection of autobiographical poems entitled They Said I Wasn't Really Black. He founded The Bard, a regional literary magazine which focused on the works of emerging writers. Aaron has received extensive press coverage, including articles in the Detroit News and other print media as well as, most recently, a feature article in the national news monthly, Emerge. Aaron has also produced and recorded two CDs, entitled Ebony Rhythm and Bar-Talk in addition to transcribing various R&B and Hip-Hop works for electric strings. Aaron also developed Electric Strings 201, a college-level preparatory course in electric string performance. He can be heard performing on the latest CD release, Healing, by Richard Smallwood. Aaron previously attended the Peabody Institute, the Philadelphia New School and the Interlochen Arts Academy. He has studied with Vladimir Graffman, Berl Senofsky, Jascha Brodsky, John Eaken, Renata Knific, Donald Hopkins and Stephen Shipps. Additionally, Aaron previously studied piano with Robert Alexander Bhnke in Tbingen, Germany. He is a member of the Golden Key, Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Kappa Lamda National Honor Societies and is also a recipient of the MLK Spirit Award.
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