Poems for Black History Month
Black History Month is a time to honor the enduring strength, creativity, and contributions of Black Americans. These poems give voice to the struggles, triumphs, and beauty of the Black experience — from the pain of oppression to the power of liberation.
Black History Month is observed in February in the United States and Canada. Established in 1976, it honors the central role of African Americans in U.S. history and celebrates Black culture, achievements, and resilience.
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Black History Month Poems
We Built This Voice
FeaturedThey tried to write us out of the story. Edited us to margins.
by Ayana Brooks
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History Written in Skin
Black history is not a month. Black history is the woman who sat down and the man who stood up and the children who walked into schools that didn't want them.
by Marcus Cole
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