Javon Johnson – “Black and Happy” (100K Views!)

“On some days the most revolutionary thing I can do is enjoy my niece’s laughter.”

Congratulations to Javon Johnson for topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from Javon here and here.

Javon’s highly-anticipated debut book, AIN’T NEVER NOT BEEN BLACK, is now available!

Check out the 2021 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! Open NOW – January 10, 2022. More info and full guidelines here!

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