Your Black Poets

Reports Says that Al Sharpton is Swimming in Debt. Is it Serious?

Staff — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:40:43 +0000

The New York Post has a lot to say about Sharpton’s debt. Is this a personal vendetta?

Sara Bartman: The Original Video Vixen – How We Learned to Objectify Black Women

Staff — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:16:24 +0000

You ever wonder where the concept of the video vixen comes from? This video about Sara Bartman, the original video vixen, reminds us of the tradition of objectifying black women and their bodies.

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“Father” of 14-Yr Old Girl Doing Nasty Stuff on Tape Writes an Open Letter

Staff — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:27:42 +0000

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Powerful Lyrics Promoting Peace Over Violence: Presenting “R.I.P” by Suli Breaks

ayvaunnpenn — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:06:41 +0000

Hello YBP fans! There are definitely more videos to come featuring the poetry of black poets from across the nation and even across the globe. Your submission could be next. Thank you for your patience in the back-to-school transition.

With my education, experience, and training in poetry, this particular spoken word video that I am sharing with you today struck me as phenomenal. Turning three letters into a powerful and aesthetically pleasing performance is quite impressive. Suli Breaks shared this video with me via YouTube, and I had to share it with you in the spirit of YBP — promoting black poets and bringing spoken word to the center of pop culture. I am sure you will enjoy this young artist’s genius talent as he promotes peace over violence.

To have Ayvaunn Penn feature your original poetry on Your Black Poets, click here.

Contact Ayvaunn if you know of a spoken word artist you believe should have their performance featured on Your Black Poets.

Experience the power of The Penn. Keep writing, stay blessed, & stay tuned.

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We turnin’ this world inside out, ya’ll.

Ayvaunn Penn Presents: “The Power of Silence” by E.D. Arrington

ayvaunnpenn — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:45:54 +0000

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Experience the power of the Penn. Keep writing, stay blessed, & stay tuned to Your Black Poets.

Spread the poetry revolution by clicking the image to become a fan on Facebook, and encourage your friends to do the same.

We turnin’ this world inside out, ya’ll.

Ayvaunn Penn Presents: “I’m In This World But Not Of It” by Jacqueline N’Jai

ayvaunnpenn — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:05:24 +0000

To have Ayvaunn Penn feature your original poetry on Your Black Poets, click here.

Experience the power of the Penn. Keep writing, stay blessed, & stay tuned to Your Black Poets.

Spread the poetry revolution by clicking the image to become a fan on Facebook, and encourage your friends to do the same.

We turnin’ this world inside out, ya’ll.

Additional song by Cee Cee Michaela entitled “So Much Luv”

Poem: Black Daughter Confronts Black Mother About Father

ayvaunnpenn — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:41:21 +0000

Hello Your Black Poets! This poem was posted in response to one of the last features I did by Philip-Paul Grimes called “I Could Not Survive Outside My Blackness.” This is a very touching poem about a black child inquiring of her mother why she can’t see her father. I hope you all enjoy!

To have Ayvaunn Penn feature your original poetry on Your Black Poets, click here.

Experience the power of the Penn. Keep writing, stay blessed, & stay tuned to Your Black Poets.

Spread the poetry revolution by clicking the image to become a fan on Facebook, and encourage your friends to do the same.

We turnin’ this world inside out, ya’ll.

Ayvaunn Penn is a spoken word artist and an award winning writer completing her degree in English and philosophy. For more of her witty-word works click here.

Ayvaunn Penn Presents: “Going Home” by Catherine Whitehead a.k.a. Catherinebutterfly

ayvaunnpenn — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:38:44 +0000

To have Ayvaunn Penn feature your original poetry on Your Black Poets, click here.

Experience the power of the Penn. Keep writing, stay blessed, & stay tuned to Your Black Poets.

Spread the poetry revolution by clicking the image to become a fan on Facebook, and encourage your friends to do the same.

We turnin’ this world inside out, ya’ll.

Ayvaunn Penn is a spoken word artist and an award winning writer completing her degree in English and philosophy. For more of her witty-word works click here.

Ayvaunn Penn Presents: “The Eyes Have It” by Greg Jackson

ayvaunnpenn — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:08:31 +0000

To have Ayvaunn Penn feature your original poetry on Your Black Poets, click here.

Experience the power of the Penn. Keep writing, stay blessed, & stay tuned to Your Black Poets.

Spread the poetry revolution by clicking the image to become a fan on Facebook, and encourage your friends to do the same.

We turnin’ this world inside out, ya’ll.

Ayvaunn Penn is a spoken word artist and an award winning writer completing her degree in English and philosophy. For more of her witty-word works click here.

Ayvaunn Penn Presents: “I Could Not Survive Outside my Blackness” by Philip-Paul Grimes

ayvaunnpenn — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:46:17 +0000

To have Ayvaunn Penn feature your original poetry on Your Black Poets, click here.

Experience the power of the Penn. Keep Writing, stay blessed, & stay tuned to Your Black Poets.

Spread the poetry revolution by clicking the image to become a fan on Facebook, and encourage your friends to do the same.

We turnin’ this world inside out, ya’ll.

Ayvaunn Penn is a spoken word artist and an award winning writer completing her degree in English and philosophy. For more of her witty-word works click here.