The community of artists and fans of the metal genre has long been composed of individuals of varying races and ethnicities, including blacks who embrace the liberating sounds of the powerful riffs and gripping vocals. Yet, unsurprisingly, black musicians hardly receive the same amount of recognition in American mainstream media as their white counterparts. To shine a light on black...
April was is in full swing last month and the air is filled with poetry and spring. In honor of National Poetry Month, here’s a list of young black poets you should know. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter, and let their poetry fill you with inspiration to jot down (or shout out) your own verses.
DANEZ SMITH
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