"I'm fucked up, nigga you fucked up, but if God got us, nigga we gon' be alright"- Kendrick Lamar Tyler Perry gave us the Diary of a Mad Black Women. I give you, The Poems Of A Black Youth, Uncle Sam, Goddamn.

All the time you get complements but right after that you hear your skin color. Yeah, your skin is dark, but why should that matter. Every little statement that's made about you always has to have but she's darkskin. Ones beauty,personality, anything, shouldn't be jeopardized because of their skin color. Some people learn that the hard way, some people don't see that they're beautiful no matter what skin color they are... All events in this story is fictional. The names, people, and some places aren't real and aren't real people. This book is for enjoyment and reading purposes only. The events that take place in this story did not really happen in the place it resides, and these people do not actually exist. The book will have mistakes because I am not perfect and it will be edited sometime after the book is completed. Do not try to steal this story or make it your own thanks xoxoxo © Vida P. 2014-2015

Sequel to 'Pretty Is'. Jehari and Romeo's little girl is now seventeen and an aspiring actress. Rosalina 'Tink' Montana is beautiful, well to some people. At school she gets picked on because of her rich chocolate skin and full lips, leading her to give up on her dreams of becoming an actress. That's until Shawn Kiddle comes into the picture. Will he make her feel beautiful or will she still feel ''Unpretty"? Read to find out!

The story of the Melanin Goddess, Dorian Madaki

Justine Wells comes from a wealthy family that lives in Bel Air. Everything is perfect except her school; bullying happened everyday since pre-k. Justine, one of the only ten black students that attends her school, feels like she doesn't belong. After her parents looses their job, they are forced to move to Georgia.Not only does Justine have to adapt to Atlanta's lifestyle but she has to deal with the exact problem at her old school; not being excepted.

Hi I'm angel and I'm 14 years old I go to summer high-school and I'm 5'2 I have long hair and I get talked about just because I'm darkskinned and the boys don't like me because of my color they always say lightskin girls are sexy I'm just tried for being talked about because of my color I'm pretty for my color and I'm proud the way God made me I hope one day I can find a guy that likes me for me will angel ever get her wish will she get bullied even more read to find out in the darkskinned girl

There really wasn't any stopping it. It wasn't my fault that my skin was as dark as the night, or my nose was broader than any other's, my hair was always rough looking and broke easily. There was nothing I could do, because to them I will and always will be, the black girl. HR: #3 Short Story Graphic by caesium-

My name is Melanin Audrey Hayes, but the people closest to me call me Chocolate. Im 15 years old and extremely focused on my education and my dance. I plan to go to Spelman when I'm older and I won't let anything get in the way of it. I live with my parents and my two older brothers Isaiah and Josiah. They make sure that I want for nothing and that I get treated how they feel i should. I don't live in a mansion, but i don't live in a bad neighborhood either, We're an average middle-classed family. At this point boys are not really on my mind, I have more important things to worry about. I'm obviously dark and i love it, I never have, or will be ashamed of who i am. It's just me... Its Melanin.

All her father said was "YOU'RE AN UGLY GIRL AND YOU'LL NEVER BE LIKE YOUR SISTER." After that her self confidence went down at only 6 years old. Kayla Richmond goes through a lot of obstacles to gain her confidence back, but it never works out well. Kayla's parents always knock her down, but does she get back up? On the other hand Kayla's parents see Asia Richmond as a perfect daughter because she's lighter than Kay. Usually the baby girl is spoiled, but in this story the oldest is spoiled. This story is not about me. NychelleHeartsYou ©®2013

I know living as a black girl has its problems, and ups and down. Some of us can relate. Living day to day we face many challenges that other races may not understand. Some may never understand. We can come together and share our experiences and try to over come them though. But some are permanent.