On The Fear Of Commitment (A Poem For Black History Month)

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, celebrating a century of remembrance, resistance, and becoming since Dr. Carter G. Woodson first established Negro History Week in 1926. This meditative poem is an offering, especially for those living in Black bodies. A moment to pause, to feel the lineage that breathes through you, and to honor the wisdom, survival, and beauty that made your life possible. May this be a space to return to yourself—to recommit to your healing, your growth, your purpose, and your ongoing evolution.

Happy Black History Month.