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“a canine’s guide for how to catcall a black grrl” by Victoria Newton Ford
This poem is part of our #BlackLivesMatter special issue, guest-edited by Katrina Otuonye. Read more at our #BlackLivesMatter2018 tag. a canine’s guide for how to catcall a black grrl First, sell a centuries old fiction that her body is an already conquered thing. That her kneecaps, her tongue soft against her cheek,…
“prophecy for alton sterling” by Victoria Newton Ford
This poem is part of our #BlackLivesMatter special issue, guest-edited by Katrina Otuonye. Read more at our #BlackLivesMatter2018 tag. prophecy for alton sterling and his last name meant worthy. meaning he was somebody to somebody. according to the rules of this language, he was born valuable. like a small star, a great…
“sally speaks to tom about their daughter beyoncé” by Victoria Newton Ford
This poem is part of our #BlackLivesMatter special issue, guest-edited by Katrina Otuonye. Read more at our #BlackLivesMatter2018 tag. sally speaks to tom about their daughter beyoncé Another white boy has purchased the doll. For a grand total of $14.61. A brand new inflatable black grrl. Sold. To 3700 Locust Walk. It…