Scarlette Howard Poet Free verse

Black History

We live in such a diverse, multicultural world
Yet I have to ask why Black History isn't taught
What is it about the black culture that mankind 
Refuses to educate, elaborate, reveal, and expose
Black history is like taboo; no one wants to speak or preach
I often wonder what the men of old said about the first man in the world
Were their words dark and cold, vicious and malicious
Vindicated and warlike, or did they write about a race
That was independent and intelligent
Powerful and wise
Great and Spiritual
Excellent and Gifted in Yah's sight
I choose not to offend, but I cannot help but follow the pen
You see, I am not the master mind behind the words I write 
I am just the vessel that's used to inspire, awaken and motivate
Teach and educate a culture that has forgotten how great they are

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John Loving Iii November 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM Black history is a hiding place. I thought I was wise. I was wise to them but foolish to God. But Gods has taken me back to school and the things I'm learning. Wow. For example The Ethopian Bible has so much that was lost because they erased Black history. You Tube is a banned book.