Tag Archives: poetry

Lucille Clifton – Homage to My Hips

Posted on June 7, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Lucille Clifton (June 27, 1936 – February 13, 2010) is a hidden gem of American poetry. In some respects in my opinion she’s on par with Gil-Scot Heron as an inspiration for what will become hip-hop. Her material celebrated African-American … Continue reading →

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Sonia Sanchez – Catch the Fire

Posted on May 10, 2013 by The Soul Brother

I was awakened to Sonia Sanchez about 2-3 years ago when she became Philadelphia’s first poet laureate. In my opinion, she is a gem of American literature. Her poetry resonates and communicates to me on so many different levela. Each time I … Continue reading →

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Poetri – Money

Posted on May 3, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Poetri the Poet expressing how we all feel about, MONEY.

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Gwendolyn Brooks – The Mother

Posted on May 3, 2013 by The Soul Brother

“The Mother” by Pulitzer Prize winner Gwendolyn Brooks is as poignant today as it was when she wrote it in 1963. In fact, it may have been even more so in 1963; Roe vs Wade was not decided until 1973. The speaker … Continue reading →

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Tupac Shakur – I Cry

Posted on April 26, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Tupac Shakur was a voice of my generation. He gave a voice to our angst and displeasure at what was going on around us. He gave a voice to what black men had to do in some cases to survive. … Continue reading →

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Paul Laurence Dunbar-We Wear the Mask

Posted on April 19, 2013 by The Soul Brother

My first experience with Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906) was through my mother. She had a book of African-American poetry in our home. Once the innocence of childhood began to wane, I opened the book and began reading. This was my first and it moved me instantly. … Continue reading →

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Maya Angelou-Phenomenal Woman

Posted on April 12, 2013 by The Soul Brother

I read this poem when I was 19 and it stuck. Dedicated to all my sisters everywhere you are beautiful and phenomenal!! Phenomenal Woman Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion … Continue reading →

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Shane Koyczan: “To This Day” … for the bullied and beautiful

Posted on April 5, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Everyone needs to watch this, get the message and pass it on!

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Marcus Garvey – The Black Mother

Posted on January 28, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Marcus Garvey (1887-1940) was and still is a prolific figure in our history. He left us a great legacy of Black nationalism and Pan-Africanism that is still being spoken about and debated to this day. Among the many endeavors he embarked … Continue reading →

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Richard Blanco – One Today

Posted on January 24, 2013 by The Soul Brother

It was a stirring piece on inauguration day Monday. It is even more powerful now after a few days have passed. I believe this poem will have a relevance day, months, and years from now. One Today, captures the totality … Continue reading →

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