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Basement Poetry Presents: “American Roots” by Trevor Harewood

Arts & CultureSouthsiderJune 11, 20210

“American Roots” I don’t know what to say anymore. Half of America is literally fighting to hold on to racism. And half of that bunch are just fighting out of sheer ignorance. Unwilling to make changes because they don’t see whats wrong. Every thread on my fade is just filled with arguments. People aren’t even…

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Basement Poetry Presents: “Drag” by Kellie Donaldson

Arts & CultureSouthsiderJune 7, 20210

“Drag” *inhale cigarette* She takes a drag Oh what a drag Oh What a drag This poor black girl aint even poor Shes just black She affords George Floyd the weight of the world On her back And oh aint it sad Aint it sad she Cant even bare To see her dad His black…

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Basement Poetry Presents: “Magical Melanin” by Zora Thomas

Arts & CultureSouthsiderMay 20, 20210

“Magical Melanin” Oh yes I love this magical melanin on this skin. The way the moon creates pathways for the stars to shimmy down and around like a snake shedding. The deep dark prayers written upon this parchment that talks and screams. Oh yes, yes! I was walking down 6th street when a man drove…

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Basement Poetry Presents: “Questions that took too long to ask” by Nia Watson

Arts & CultureSouthsiderMay 18, 20210

“Questions that took too long to ask” Lyrics: About Nia Watson: Nia began has been working in early childhood and development for the past decade. In 2016, she completed her first yoga teacher training. She has been singing most of her life. Over the course of her evolution she has found ways to incorporate singing…

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Basement Poetry Presents: “BLK Rage Poem” by kiki nicole

Arts & CultureSouthsiderMarch 2, 20210

*this poem was originally published in The Shade Journal “BLK Rage Poem” Lyrics: About kiki nicole: kiki nicole (they/them) is a Black, Queer, and Non-binary multimedia artist and poet. They’ve received invitations to fellowships such as Pink Door Writing Retreat, In Surreal Life, The Watering Hole, and Winter Tangerine. nicole is the co-curator and collaborator…

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