This poetic picture book is a celebration of the diversity and beauty of Black culture. It uses the metaphor of the color black to represent different aspects of the culture, including the skin color, hair, music, art, fashion, food, history, future, laughter, pride, voice and soul. The poem encourages readers, particularly children, to appreciate and embrace the richness and variety of black culture, and to be proud of their heritage and identity. The poem also highlights the resilience, strength, courage, determination and power that are inherent in black culture. Overall, the poem aims to instill a sense of pride and self-acceptance in young readers, and to promote diversity, inclusion and cultural appreciation.
