“I’ve heard sharks followed slave ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean, trailing black bodies thrown overboard.”
Congratulations to Porsha Olayiwola for topping 250,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from Porsha here and here.
Porsha’s amazing book, i shimmer sometimes, too is now available!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Javon Johnson, Natasha T. Miller, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!