“It’s no disgrace being a black man, but it’s terribly inconvenient.” –Bert Williams Video: “cuz he’s black” In his poem, “cuz he’s black” Javon Johnson tells a story about being a black man in America. In this piece, Johnson begins his poem talking about his 4-year-old nephew and his fascination for the world with questions like…Continue Reading What Does it Mean to Be a Black Man in America?
What Does it Mean to be a Black Man in America?
“It’s no disgrace being a black man, but it’s terribly inconvenient.” –Bert Williams Video: “cuz he’s black” In his poem, “cuz he’s black” Javon Johnson tells a story about being a black man in America. In this piece, Johnson begins his poem talking about his 4-year-old nephew and his fascination for the world with questions like…Continue Reading What Does it Mean to be a Black Man in America?