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This work is a poetic examination of the Black male physique and numerous Black males' experiences. It examines racism, death, sexuality, gender expression, and identity through the lens of the Black boy.
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Jaheim Wilder is a Mississippi native. Jaheim was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and resides in Belzoni. Jaheim is a poet, a writer, and an artist. Jaheim was inspired by poets and writers such as Audre Lorde, Essex Hemphill, and James Baldwin. Jaheim’s interest in writing and history began at a very young age after reading and studying poems and black history. Jaheim has spoken at events, performed at churches, and continues to write poetry.
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