I asked you, baby, If you understood- You told me that you didn't, But you thought you would. - Langston Hughes

You are white — yet a part of me, as I am a part of you. That’s American. Sometimes perhaps you don’t want to be a part of me. Nor do I often want to be a part of you. But we are, that’s true! As I learn from you, I guess you learn from me — although you’re older — and white — and somewhat more free.

It’s not easy to know what is true for you or me at twenty-two, my age. But I guess I’m what I feel and see and hear, Harlem, I hear you.

I swear to the Lord,I still can't see,Why Democracy means,Everybody but me.