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Poetry Picks: “On Emotional Labor”

Hello good people! It’s Sunday and you know on Sundays I bring you my favorite Poetry Picks.  Today’s poem is by Janae Johnson. If I were ever at a loss for words on how Black women are treated, this poem would be the perfect explanation. Press play…    

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Poetry Picks: “Knock Knock”

I know it’s late… However, I still wanted to post a Sunday Poetry Pick. Today, I wanted the poem to be a bit of a throwback so this pick is from Def Jam Poetry. The poet is Daniel Beaty and the poem is titled, “Knock Knock”.  Press play…    

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Poetry Picks: “My Honest Poem”

Happy Sunday! One of my favorite things here on the blog is Poetry Pick Sunday’s. On these days I feature poets and their poems that I’ve grown to enjoy. Rudy Francisco has been featured here 2 other times and you can find those poems here: Poetry Picks: “Your God” & Poetry Picks: If I was a Love Poet […]

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Poetry Picks: If I was a Love Poet

Happy Sunday Good People! Today’s piece is by Rudy Francisco. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s been featured here before. You can check that post out here- Your God. In this piece, he talks bout how things would be, if he were a love poet. Press Play:

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Poetry Picks: “Your God”

  Happy Sunday! I hope that your week was amazing. Today, I want to introduce you to one of my favorite poets. Rudy Francisco performed this poem entitled, ‘Your God‘. Press play…    

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Poetry Picks: Angry Black Woman

  Happy Sunday My Loves, I missed last week’s poetry pick but this week I got y’all! I found this poem by Porsha O. and man-oh-man is it powerful. *Viewer Discretion Advised*  Press play…    

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Poetry Picks: To Be Black & Woman & Alive

Happy Sunday! Today’s poetry pick is coming from Crystal Valentine and Aaliyah Jihad. It’s an amazing piece that really doesn’t need much of an introduction. I hope that you enjoy. Watch below: (Contains explicit content)

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Poetry Picks: #BlackGirlMagic

Happy Sunday! We are back with Sunday Poetry Picks and I think this piece performed by Amanda Seales is the perfect way to kick it off. She is one of the only people in entertainment (as far as I’m concerned) who doesn’t hold punches for anyone or anything. Sidenote: She also has a podcast on […]

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