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Black Writers Program (Journal)

Black Writers Program

Words have the power to heal, hurt, unravel, ignite, and inspire us. Our Black Writers Program was born out of a need to give voice to grievances and aspirations that have otherwise been left unsaid and unheard. Please find the words of our participants below.

Summer 2021

Two Women Waiting

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by Melva C.…

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Playing Catch Up (A Poetic Letter To My Deceased Father)

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by Steven Fox…

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Just Pedal

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by Pazamour A…

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Remember the real me

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by Queen María…

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A Moment of Softness

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by Alysha Wedderburn…

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Microphone

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by Raquel Vazquez…

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Doubts On Writing Poetry

nicoled October 28, 2021 BWP Summer 2021 The Journal

by Melva C.…

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At The Root, There It Was

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by S. Augustin…

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Archway

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by Samuel Growing…

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Does Ms. Jordan Know Love

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by KJ Champion…

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Hey God, It’s Me…

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by Stephanie Rogers-Moore…

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A Fractured Fairytale

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by Crystal D.…

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If Audre Lorde Were a Tree I Visited

nicoled October 26, 2021 BWP Summer 2021 The Journal

by Z Bell…

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Dear Dr. King,

nicoled October 26, 2021 BWP Summer 2021 The Journal

by Ellen June…

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Homeland

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by L i…

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Residue on Admitting Mistakes

nicoled October 26, 2021 BWP Summer 2021 The Journal

by QnIrie “Admitting…

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Speak to the Earth

nicoled October 26, 2021 BWP Summer 2021 The Journal

by Cee Monteiro…

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Our Glory is Infinite

Our Glory is Infinite

nicoled October 26, 2021 BWP Summer 2021 The Journal

by Laura Di…

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Placebo

nicoled October 19, 2021 BWP Summer 2021 The Journal

by Jeannetta Craigwell-Graham…

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Is Your Blood as Red As This?

nicoled October 19, 2021 BWP Summer 2021 The Journal

by Jahnelle McMillan…

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an invitation

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by Veronica Agard…

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On My Grandmother’s Sewing Machine

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by Dash Harris…

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Untitled

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by Jasmine Knowles…

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THE PARTING OF YOUR LIPS.

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by Judi L…

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The Dirt Box

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by Starasia Wright…

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The Dust Bunnies Take Camp Farmingdale

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by Jay Délise…

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And Darkness Was Upon the Face of the Deep

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by Brandon Robert…

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Untitled

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by T'challa Williams…

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Untitled

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by Erin James…

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Love Swallowed

nicoled October 19, 2021 BWP Summer 2021 The Journal

By Lady Nzima…

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The Artist

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By Mel As…

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Fool

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By Alejandra. Fool—for…

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Spring 2021

We Three

nicoled February 23, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Danielle Boursiquot…

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A Night Terror for Nick

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Desiree Browne…

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The Light Feels Heavy

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Taja Sparks…

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Reconciliation of Mother & Daughter

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Danielle Oaldon…

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An excerpt from The Motions

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by CMKtheWriter On…

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On Goddess

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Najah They…

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Withholding Owning

Withholding Owning

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Lady Nzima…

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Interview with Blue Lady

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Ayasha Ayurbe…

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Untitled

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

By sheena d.…

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The Retelling of Power

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Savannah Bowen…

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Internal Dialogue

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by arkansawblk Narrator:…

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Money. Power. Respect.

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by K. N.…

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My African Attire

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Momma-D It…

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THE PROTEST

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Momma-D It’s…

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Untitled

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Chloé Dinae…

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Hair Talks

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Charlene McNary…

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unbalanced equation

nicoled February 22, 2021 Black Writers Program BWP Spring 2021 The Journal

by Melaninwomanwriter Fractionated…

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