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Kemet Mawakana
Poetry from Kemet Mawakana
27 Feb 2008
aka "The Seven-Foot Poet" "FARE" Our resident poet contemplates the "Fare" that Black folks are required to pay. When you read and hear this week's offering from Kemit Mawakana, you'll get his meaning. To experience the written or audio versions of FARE, click the link below.…
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