* _Recollections of the Spirit_: Evans weaves together personal history, Black history, and religious imagery in this poem to explore the relationship between the individual and the collective.
* _Where Have You Gone, Brother Duke Ellington?:_ This elegy mourns the loss of legendary jazz musician Duke Ellington, while also questioning the broader social and political issues that contributed to his death.
* _When in Rome:_ Drawing inspiration from the ancient city of Rome, this poem addresses themes of power, oppression, and the struggle for freedom.
* _The Nigger Factory:_ This powerful indictment of the American educational system exposes the subtle and insidious ways in which it perpetuates racial inequality.