Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American author, poet, dancer, actress and singer. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of a...
I created this book in time for February, -Black History Month. The whole premise as the title suggests is to break the chains that continue to enslave us, -chains being any barrier or element that suppresses someone. I personally find some of my poetry to be offensive in its context and while I'd like to apologize...
This is MY LIFE. A young black girl raised in the South in a single parent home and 1 little sister. As in many black families, my memories of my childhood always seemed to be a lot more FUN when grandma was around. Then something in the spirit world changes and all Hell brakes loose. Or is it just life? I give you my...
Various Poems Pertaining To Social Justice And Equality For African Americans
This compilation of poems and short stories were inspired by Harlem Renaissance artists such as: Langston Hughes, Zora Neale-Hurston, Claude McKay, Lorraine Hansberry, Countee Cullen, W.E.B Du Bois, James Baldwin and countless others. Their influence on and off the page helped shape who I am as an African-American. My...
A series of short poems & short stories about police brutality, injustice, courage, strength and flaws within the Black community
Over the years, segregation has ceased. The population of African-American people has increased. Men get to live with their families. Women get an education. Everything is alright. Except for the "ghetto". These stories and poems will help you to understand, that not all African-American people are bad. That we can be...
Anything, she would do anything to get away. I want to get away. From the pressures and stress of the real world. Can this be my safe space? In here I'll have poems, and short entries of my personal life & innermost feelings. My name is Tayla.. and I'm a regular girl.
A collection of poems, essays, and short writings about the American Civil Rights Movement
Poems about an African American woman seeking love and finding herself despite of society's standards.
Just a Collection of Poems from the Heart and Mind and Soul. It speaks for it self on to the page with every given word and story.
I suck at descriptions, I never know what to write. If any of you are good at these things you should write it for me. This will be a collection of personal poems that I have written in a journal for the past year. These poems will range from my family matters, my relationships, and my random thoughts. Enjoy!!
A collection of original poems centered around an African American girl named Ebony as she grows up with the regular struggles of being a black woman in society. *updates every Saturday*
Idk man, the title says it all. I'm opinionated and harsh so don't read if you like that sugar coated stuff. Most of these poems will actually be rants in disguise. So excuse me if I sound slightly angry. So, so, sorry if society has made me angry. But these thoughts I have are what I feel I'm not lying when I say thi...
These are poems of a girl as she goes through various stages and processes in her teen life before she natures into a woman's. Love, hope, pain, and growth among other things are constantly present in this transition.
Yoo, I'm Kianna. So, I've really been inspired to write this book because of all the things going on it the Black/POC community. I've seen a lot of books but I wanted to start my own and give my own perspective. I will give opinions as well as facts. EVERYONE'S OPINION IS WELCOME and RESPECTED. This is a safe place an...
Issues/irritations faced by me as an introverted African American female. Mostly described through think pieces, but more often than not poems.
The thoughts and words of a young African American teen. Poems and verses put together to highlight the trauma of love and heartbreak faced by an African American teen, that resonate deep in the human soul.
PLEASE LEAVE COMMENTS FEEDBACK AND CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM REALLY WANT TO IMPROVE MY WRITING
po·et·ry ˈpōətrē/ noun literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.
Eleven cannibalized poems written in regards to Charles Lee Taylor's "Reflection - A Poetic Approach II" and in honor of his eighty one years. (November 21st, 1932 - September 13, 2013). Written for Black History Month.
Just a collection of some of my work of poetry! check me out & leave feedback! A/N - Everyday I'm making changes and correcting my work. Bear with me if you fwm 😘 NO COPYING! NO SILENT READERS @niasaidthat 2019.
"The black girl who will embody you all through my small voice that will soon become powerful." ~~~ i have a lot to say and it's on these pages.
Poems for the oppressed, wrongfully treated, and abused. We shall overcome one day.
; a collection of cohesive poetry. Massage your mind and proceed to lather your thoughts in 'shampoo'. ***My music suggestions are bomb by the way, so listen to the songs I attached to each poem; you might find a new artist you like and it makes the feel of the poem a hundred times more tangible!
We're all broken, all beautifully Imperfect. They say these would be the best days of our lives but does that mean it could be the worst too? For a typical Nigerian teenager, secondary school days, especially the senior years are supposed to be the best, endless fun, happy memories, hangouts, friendship, and even firs...
