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“Respect Black Boys” Do you SEE Black boys? Because they really matter No reason needed. A haiku by @freedomclay #fctalk #freedomclay #respectblackboys #blackboysmatter #blackboyssmile #haiku #haikuoftheday #haikuofinstagram #haikupoet #haikupoetry #writer #blackpoetsociety #blackwriter #blackwritersmatter #booksofinstagram #575acollectionofhaikubyfreedomclay #theyearofloveandfreedom #themahaliagospeltruth https://www.instagram.com/p/BuxvhhEHmFi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=giv0dp0p9fxi

“Trayvon’s 23rd Personal New Year”, from the pages of “575: a collection of haiku by freedom clay”. Yesterday, I saw this vibrant, Black boy full of wonder and exploration in my neighborhood sitting down (as seen in the pics) and I asked him, “May I take your photograph?” He reluctantly consented and rightfully so, given this crazy world we live in today. Overall, the streets/neighborhoods just aren’t safe playgrounds for Black boys. Society and their caregivers have taught them to be on guard for a myriad of reasons. Upon further investigation of the photos, he instantly reminded me of Trayvon Martin with his hooded jacket on his head. Black boys should be allowed to protect their “crowns” without fear of being killed, targeted or shamed. This is why it’s so important to genuinely see and acknowledge Black boys when we encounter them because the light of their humanity matters. When I saw him, I saw myself. He matters; I matter; we matter. #fctalk #blackboymagic #blackboysrock #blackboyswag #blackboyssmile #younggiftedandblack #creatingsociallyresponsibleart #haikuoftheday #haikuofinstagram #poet #author #writer #creative #blackpoetsmatter #blackauthorsmatter #book #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #poetrybook #blackmenwrite #freedomclay #blackboysmatter #trayvonmartin #freedomclayography #photography #blackandwhitephotography #everydaypeople https://www.instagram.com/p/BpKmbQ_nRub/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6wbu1vzvzdm9

It's Black Boy Magic Friday! Today, I'm highlighting the magic, wonder, brilliance and light of "Andwelé", the handsome son/SUN of @sugaslims! In addition to being a stellar young learner, he's also known for his very loving and compassionate heart. I'm delighted and honored that he wanted to rock his latest Afro Folk Art HeARTistic-tee by @freedomclay featuring "Freedom's Black Panther & Queen Reigna Wakanda" at school today! Keep shining brightly young prince. We love you, we see you and we celebrate YOU! #fctalk #afrofolkartbyfreedomclay #freedomclay #heartisticteesbyfc #tees #queenreignawakanda #freedomsblackpanther #blackpanthermovie #wakandaforever #wearableart #blackart #universalart #afrofuturism #blackimagesmatter #theyearofwomen2018 #blackboymagic #blackboyswag #blackboybrilliance #blackboyssmile #blackboysmatter #younggiftedandblack #blackboysrock #blackboysaredope #blackboysareloved #creatingsociallyresponsibleart (at Fayetteville, North Carolina)

There is so much I can say about this beautiful, brilliant, black boy who is one of my biggest supporters and a fellow Leo! Imagine that?!?! We met for the first time in-person last Friday and he was one of the highlights of my evening (I had many). His social consciousness, compassion for humankind, passion for Black art, gregarious and engaging personality and the unapologetic PRIDE he has in being a Black boy is just straight up refreshingly inspirational! It's an honor and a privilege to know and be in community with him. I share with his beautiful Mom, fellow Aggie and friend @shonelthegreat often that she and his Father are doing an exceptional job raising a beautiful "hue-man-being". This is another personification of Black boy magic!!! His future is blindingly bright and I'm grateful to be able to experience his present "shine"!!! #fctalk #afrofolkartbyfreedomclay #highcotton #aimhigh #littleboytrue #blackboymagic #blackboysrock #blackboyswag #blackboyssmile #younggiftedandblack #heartisticteesbyfc #creatingsociallyresponsibleart #aggiepride💙💛 Photo Credit: @shonelthegreat (at North Carolina A&T State University)

Showcasing the soulful and heartfelt black and white photography of @photodre capturing and highlighting the beautiful humanity and joy of Black boys and the Black men who love them. #fctalk #andrewagner #photography #blackandwhitephotography #brotherssupportingbrothers #supportisessential #blackboyjoy #blackboymagic #blackboyssmile #blackboyslaugh