The challenges of being a person of color come in many different realities. In this collection of poetry, we see the perspective and experience of an African American person (male of female) who is not the stereotype and it bothers them that the assumptions that people make about them are wrong. But how do you fix an idea that someone comes to the table with before you’ve even introduced yourself? In I’m Not That Person we are reminded that what you knew isn’t always what you actually know. Don’t put what you think to be fact on anyone else. In Check we dive into the list of things that people are true, a check list of what is supposed to be, and what is believed to be. As long as all of the boxes are checked things are in order. In A Little Secret we make light of some of the most popular stereotypes then bring back the focus that these things could be any one of us and if we’re being honest it is. And finally, in Where I Belong, we hear an anthem or originality and come to the realization that we belong where we decide we belong, this isn’t a place anyone can put us because it is not their decision.
*This program may be performed by an African American male or female author gives permission for this change.