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Sep 13, 2023 · Delve into a curated collection of 15 short and uplifting poems that celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of the Black man. Through evocative verses, these poems capture his essence, narrate his stories, and pay homage to his indomitable spirit.
48 Black man Poems ranked in order of popularity and relevancy. At PoemSearcher.com find thousands of poems categorized into thousands of categories.
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Poetry has long been a powerful medium for expressing emotions, exploring identity, and challenging societal norms. Within the realm of poetry, numerous verses have been dedicated to celebrating black manhood – illuminating the strength, resilience, and nuanced experiences of black men.
A strong black man can't be replaced by no other. Truly a man bred by his mother, and Inbred by his father. Taught to stand on the strength of his beliefs, not to be debriefed by another's disbelief. Trust in his moral standards, not to rely on double standards. A strong black man teaches his flock to teach one reach one; never to beseech anyone.
I am a Negro: Black as the night is black, Black like the depths of my Africa. I’ve been a slave: Caesar told me to keep his door-steps clean. I brushed the boots of Washington. I’ve been a worker: Under my hand the pyramids arose. I made mortar for the Woolworth Building.
February is Black History Month, and to celebrate the contributions Black poets have made, and continue to make, to the richness of American poetry, we asked twelve contemporary Black poets from across the country to choose one poem that should be read this month and to tell us a bit about why.
1. Phillis Wheatley, ‘ On Being Brought from Africa to America ’. ’Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land, Taught my benighted soul to understand. That there’s a God, that there’s a Saviour too: Once I redemption neither sought nor knew …
