what is equality?

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 19:28 -- Bravo

Do you remember Dr. king and his dream
or his speeches the marches
the beatings the segregated restrooms water fountains
and seatings the preaching
that inspired a people
to look beyond the pigment of skin
so are we equal ?
what is equality?
do you remember wall street?
no the black one
my bad
im probably mistaken for thinking you knew we had one
black owned businesses prosperous
preposterous
how odd is this
black own banks, hospitals
and colleges
knowledge is
power
but hatred can devour a people
you wont feel equal
when your town is set on fire through bombings considered legal
what is equality?

equality is fairness in opportunities
it's unity equality does not distinguish us from them
or you and me
that is equality

This poem is about: 
My country

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