
Existing as a Black woman in America means facing systemic-racism, gender-inequality, and overall social injustice. We are in a perpetual state of reminding others that our Black Lives Matter and our bodies are our own. However, there’s more to our experiences. The poems on these pages are devoted to presenting you a more complete, truthful, and accurate representation of the American Black Woman. The words explore our love, our culture, our struggle, and our ‘magic.’ Finding self-love and acceptance as a Black woman in America requires gaining confidence, overcoming insecurities, and tapping into that ‘Black Girl Magic’ we are gifted. The Black Experience demonstrates seeing and loving the beauty in the mirror, conquering the struggles we face, and remembering our power and humanity throughout it all.
Cover
Title Page
Dedication
From - To
Little One
If You Don't See Color
We Are
That Magic
The Time Is Now
Street Lights
Big Mama's House
Hey Black Girl
Black Boy Joy
I See You, Sis
I See You, Brother
Our Swagger
Magic
Don't Touch My Hair
Nappy Crown
This Is Why
Hated
The Kids Are Not OK
A Change Gone Come
They Say
Black Woman
Nightmares
Traffic Stop
Hail the King
First Love
Husband and Wife
All Hail the Queen
I Am Love
I'm Rooting for Everyone Black
Acknowledgements
About the Authors