The George Zimmerman verdict reminds us that we have a long way to go toward justice here in the U.S.
I think this poem by Langston Hughes, hits close to home.
(HT: ERB Reviewer Ric Hudgens for suggesting this poem)
Found in:
The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes
Paperback: Vintage, 1995
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*** Other Books by Langston Hughes
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C. Christopher Smith is the founding editor of The Englewood Review of Books. He is also author of a number of books, including most recently How the Body of Christ Talks: Recovering the Practice of Conversation in the Church (Brazos Press, 2019). Connect with him online at: C-Christopher-Smith.com
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