racism
One word killed the Eric Garners and George Floyds of America.
One word deprived them of life and happiness.
One word hinders African Americans from the sweet joy of liberty.
One word denies us our equality.
One word allows injustices to go unchecked.
One word permits the violation of our rights.
One word created mass incarceration.
My country… Tis of thee. Bittersweet land, apparition of liberty. So long withheld from me… Of thee I see Land where my fathers died, Land where the pilgrims cried. A…
Read MoreLady Liberty must be sleep Or maybe she turned her back Lady Liberty must be sleep Or maybe she doesn’t care Lady Liberty must be sleep Or maybe she’s in…
Read MoreBy CB I’m living in a world where you’re called By numbers and not your name On lockdown, behind a wall in rusty chains My hands and feet are in…
Read MoreBy PJ Look at my people And Grandma’s slow movement In her knee-length gown, slippers on Braids cover her head, like a crown I love her bold features, her high…
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