My life is the epitome of betrayal
I am and have been defined as pickaninny, gall, negra,
negro, colored, black
And now it’s African American (all my other isms be damned)
Now I ask you, how can I be African American when the only Africa I've been exposed to is in a Tarzan movie?
A Kunta Kinte fool who is a white “folly-wood” depiction.
An Amistad “give us free” beggin’ negro.
Beggin’ for human decency.
A Denzel in Glory led by a well meaning white man operating
in the guilt and shame of his forefathers.
Last hired, first fired brown skin forced to assimilate in
order to fit in.
Reparation paid to other nations……now I ask you what does America
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