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THE BLACK EXPERIENCE

IN POETIC FORM

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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. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Cover

Title Page

Dedication

Part I - Our Community 

From - To

Little One

If You Don't See Color

We Are

That Magic

The Time Is Now

Street Lights

Big Mama's House

Part II - Our Swagger

Hey Black Girl

Black Boy Joy

I See You, Sis

I See You, Brother

Our Swagger

Magic

Don't Touch My Hair

Nappy Crown

Part III - Our Rage

This Is Why

Hated

The Kids Are Not OK

A Change Gone Come

They Say

Black Woman

Nightmares

Traffic Stop

Part IV - Our Love

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

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