She prodded the window, letting the illusions flicker and glitch — dance a little jig across her outstretched palm. Chained to this ornate prison she was coerced to live as… Read on
Atlanta Word Works / all
When I was 15 I learned about an all time great American film: the birth of a Nation
In that I was taught the perils of poor education
The matriculation of segregation... and how it all starts with what youth’s minds are fed... Read on
As summertime sadness begun and inundated me, It caused me look at the time I had with you As the evergreen tree blew in the wind and filled the empty… Read on
AWW is proud to welcome the 2021 Youth Poet Laureate Aanika Eragam! Let's hear from the amazing poet who has impacted us all with her work! Let's get to know our laureate! Read on
Look at their eyes They’re staring back at you On the verge of tears Afraid their blood will smear, the cement Black, more than a color It’s a feeling, a… Read on
I Am Black Afrikan American, and nothing will change that Kinky coils in my hair, black and sometimes nappy Brown skin, chocolate charm, dark and happy My name is Zakai… Read on
