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History Black African American Poems

These History Black African American poems are examples of Black African American poems about History. These are the best examples of Black African American History poems written by international poets.


Lost and Black
A black girl lost in the world,
 Feeling like she doesn't belong,
 Her skin is a shade that stands out,
 In a society that tells...

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Categories: black african american, adventure, africa, anxiety, beautiful,



We live by the blood of our ancestors Our names are written by light
A powerful poem, inspired by a thought-provoking storyline on a show. We are all part of the great human family and everyone is important. Our...

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Categories: africa, black african american,

Premium Member My Black Is History
Black is the new poetry my dear
Authored by our ancestors so I could have a voice that is heard beyond the volume of fear
The ink...

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Categories: beautiful, black african american,

Rosa Parks
Rosa took a stand 
by taking a seat :)
making a strong point
with dignity sweet :D



 [I read her autobiography for Black History Month; always admired...

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Categories: black african american, community,

Premium Member Piano
Peacefully playing
Indigo notes
Angelic mood swaying
***** spiritual hope
Onyx facts history black...

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Categories: black african american, africa, america, appreciation, black



My jubilant latent, nascent poetic tribute to black history month
My jubilant latent, nascent poetic tribute to black history month

Which acknowledgement ought to be year round,
similar to altruistic, humanistic, and philanthropic
unconditional acceptance and respect
crafted with...

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Categories: black african american, abuse, africa, age, america,

History’s Pen
In shadows cast by history's pen,
A tale of strength begins again.
From fields of struggle, rises the song,
Black voices echoing, bold and strong.

Harriet's courage, a guiding...

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Categories: black african american, 9th grade, black african

I Am His Dream Fulfilled
Martin Luther King Once Said I Have A Dream
That was on August 28TH, 1963
BUT little did he know that when he spoke those four worlds
He...

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Categories: black african american, dedication,

Premium Member February Is Short, Cold, Snowy, Pure, Dark, And Pristine
I love the month of February,
The coldest month of the season,
For an array of emotional reasons.
And yet, it feels like she is the longest,
For the...

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Categories: beach, black african american,

The Black Anthem's Cry
Black is not evil, It's a Style so grand
A beauty that's been hidden from our sight
No longer to hid our precious hand
and question Who we...

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Categories: black african american, black

The System
In shadows cast by Western might,
The System whispers, a colonial blight.
1. Shatter morals, a cultural fray,
   where heritage falters, lost in dismay.
 ...

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Categories: black african american, africa, analogy, black african

Premium Member The Breakfast Program and Me
It was 1968 we'd gathered again in the school auditorium my tiny hands sweating only five years old while my name was called in all...

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Categories: black african american, america, beautiful, black african

Do
Power over power   
Is a demon, 
who has    
silky, 
smooth, 
skin.   
With a diamond on his tongue, 
he...

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Categories: black african american, corruption,

Premium Member Black Poetry Day
My black is majestic my black is smooth
Even when I was banished from public pool
Even if I was portrayed black face fool
I was a raven...

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Categories: appreciation, black african american,

Premium Member Depressed
Deliver the speech to avoid an explosion
Depress animosities rightful emotions
Decapitate that which would delay our cause
Desire the path made by the Lord
Disable powers to fight...

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Categories: black african american, freedom,


Book: Shattered Sighs