Poetry Collections by Black Poets to Read Throughout the Year, Not Just For Black History Month

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Feb 19

“Poetry is a political act because it involves telling the truth”

- June Jordan

We have got to stop treating Black history as a commodity or just something we “celebrate” once a year. Let’s commit to learning and acknowledging the Black experience every day we can. Black history is American history.

Here are five poetry collections to read:

Jessi Jarrin

Jessi is a half Korean and half Ecuadorian poet from Lakewood, CA. She received her B.A. in Creative Writing from CSULB. She has a passion for writing and making sure that those who are silenced don’t stay that way.

Poetry Collections by Black Poets to Read Throughout the Year, Not Just For Black History Month

Bad Bunny

Paying Attention to San Diego