This poem is dedicated to everyone who depends on God’s light to help them through the dark times. I Am Light Yea, do I walk through the valley of the shadow of darkness Fear pierced by the Light of God Shadows summoned my soul with temptation My Savior calls with…

A writer’s pen is a sacred instrument. It has the power to breathe life into a story. It is a weapon of authenticity designed to unveil a treasure trove of life experiences. The pen is so mighty that it exposes the truth beyond comprehension. In the wake of another year…

In 1859 the first novel by a Black person was published in the United States. The story, ‘Our Nig; or Sketches from the Life of a Free Black’ by author Harriet E. Adams Wilson, traces the trials and tribulations of Frado, a mulatto girl abandoned by her white mother after…

Michelle Jackson, founder of the Black Writers Workspace (BWW), and poets Leonora Martelly and Cameron Sykes share what Black Joy means to them. For those who may not understand why I love the phrase ‘Black Joy,’ it is essential to remember that the harrowing realities of slavery, poverty, discrimination, lynchings…

The power of writing was fully displayed during the first two episodes of the Black Writers Workspace’s (BWW) #PenPOSSE Roundtable. Launched in 2020, #PenPOSSE is a virtual platform that brings BWW writers together to discuss the art of writing, diversity, and tools for navigating the publishing industry. …

Eight writers from the Black Writers Workspace share what they’ve learned on their journey to publishing A writer’s job is to challenge a reader’s imagination and draw them into a new and exciting world that inspires, entertains, engages, and informs. …

Fear is an emotion often associated with feelings of uncertainty, danger, shame, and rejection. It is a dark room where creatures wait to prey on me, a dangerous journey towards the unknown. But every emotion, good or bad, has its purpose, and fear is no different. Where love brings me…

Burdened by contrasting views about beauty and likeability, too many of us (women) suffer from feelings of worthlessness. Based on the world’s standards, we are expected to be authentically ourselves AND entirely acceptable to others. We are to live in virtue of man AND pleasing of God. We are to…

The Door: A Black Writers Workspace Poetry Collaborative On Friday, January 28, 2022, my father died. During his funeral, as I sat staring at his regal bronze casket covered with an American flag, I noticed a beautiful metal door in the church with a three-circle emblem representing the Holy Trinity…