Dark Side of the Fence was sparked by a recent chain of events, leading to the explosion of racial turmoil. This collection explores hunger & homelessness, racism, American society, and the intricacies of music. This collection sheds light on the inequities facing the downtrodden members of society. In addition, the reoccurring theme is control, which brings these topics together seamlessly.


LaMar Giles hails from Linden, New Jersey and holds a BA in English from Rutgers University. Although LaMar is a proud member of Actor's Equity Association, he has been writing his whole life. His participation in poetry readings and Community Theater was a natural progression, leading to the Off Broadway stage.


Keywords: Music, Society, Racism, Black, Hunger, Homelessness, System, Control, Dark, Oppression