“Ponytail: A Poem for Gabby Douglas” by Jasmine Waiters
Oh yeah, now this is what I’m talking about — using poetry to positively impact society through raising awareness, provoking deep thought, and inward reflection. This young lady, by the […]
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“Pray, Believe, And Be Healed”: For the Cancer Fighters
Pray Believe And you’ll be healed That’s what the Believers keep telling me Well let me tell ya I been prayin’ And believin’ And over this month and a half […]
Black Media: Bashing or Building Black Men? The Public Speaks
Today, as I scrolled through my Facebook news — God bless it — I came across this disturbing post by an African-American gentleman whom shall remain unnamed. […]
13-Year-Old Boy Shot 8 Times by Police
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World Jimmell Cannon, 13, was shot 8 times in the shoulders, hand, and leg by Chicago Police on Monday in West Humboldt Park neighborhood. While […]
Sagging Pants Becoming Illegal
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World There is a growing number of towns making it illegal to sag pants. No, it is no longer merely a fashion. It is becoming […]
Black Valedictorian Allegedly Not Fully Recognized by School
by Avyaunn Penn, Your Black World Kymberly Wimberly, an African-American young lady out of Arkansas, has the highest GPA at McGehee Secondary School according to court documents. Despite this young […]
30+ Atlanta Teachers Resign After Cheating Scandal
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World To read the previous report with additional background information, click here. The people involved in Atlanta’s public school system cheating scandal are finally suffering […]
Willow Smith Has Competition Coming Her Way
by Avyanunn Penn, Your Black World Look out Willow Smith! Nick Jonas is looking for the next you. This 18-year-old Jonas brother is joining forces with Quaker Chewy Superstar Search […]
Ayvaunn Penn Presents One of Her Original Works: “Back-Hand”
To have Ayvaunn Penn feature your original poetry on Your Black Poets, email her at ayvaunnpenn at gmail dot com. Experience the power of the Penn Keep Writing, stay blessed, […]
Ayvaunn Penn Presents: “Black Like Me” by Crystal Jenene Carter
To have Ayvaunn Penn feature your original poetry on Your Black Poets, email her at ayvaunnpenn at gmail dot com. Experience the power of the Penn Ayvaunn Penn is a spoken word […]
