Stars & Stripes from: ‘When I couldn’t sleep’: a collection of essays written several years ago, there are links with each line.
You tell me something negative everyday.
You remind me by following me around when I’m shopping.
You call me names like “thug”, “animal”, “gang member” or “Urban.”
You hide my face from your view on the movie screen, tv screen & magazine covers.
You call security or the cops on me for just doing normal everyday things.
You talk about my parents then make up ways they’ve gone wrong in raising me.
You pull your children near when I walk past.
You grab your pocketbook when you see me heading your way.
You think about my skin color more than I do.
You drug me and poison my children.
You pass laws so that I can’t do the same things as you.
You teach your children that I’m a bad person.
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