To Those Who Feel Differently

We shy away from what has offended others, but we must remain who we are. These words collectively echo those of H. Rap Brown, Dick Gregory, Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet," and

To Those Who Say and Feel That They are NOT Like us.

Negro, please get out of my way.

You're holding me back.

Here is where I cannot stay.

Colored Folks, step aside.

You're driving me crazy.

Now just sit back for the ride.

Darkies and Coons,

Niggras and Others,

We come from kings and queens.

We are sisters and brothers.

Africans, in America and afar,

The Diaspora tore us away and apart,

But we are who we are.

Reviews

[Emily B]

the Other has manifested itself in many ways through the centuries . . . there are many who are different in ways other than skin color, but it's still true what you say, we are who we are.