Gwendolyn B. Bennett (1902-1981) was a luminary of the Harlem Renaissance, contributing richly as a poet, writer, and artist. Born in Texas and educated in New York and Paris, she navigated diverse worlds, blending cultural insights.
As an advocate for both African-American and women’s rights, Bennett’s multifaceted legacy remains influential, highlighting the socio-cultural intricacies of her era.
‘To a Dark Girl’ by Gwendolyn Bennett is a moving and inspiring poem that seeks to uplift Black girls and women and remind them of their beauty and strength.
I love you for your brownness,
And the rounded darkness of your breast,
I love you for the breaking sadness in your voice
And shadows where your wayward eyelids rest.
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