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When words lose their meaning

On October 22, 2019

At 1:26 pm

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How dare you?! Since the founding of our nation, African Americans have been lynched and killed just for being black.

This is a disgusting and ignorant message from a man who has shown no respect for history. We will not stand for it. pic.twitter.com/2d1Jin5gHP— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) October 22, 2019

Senator Graham, you should be ashamed. Your state had 164 recorded lynchings, and your words disrespect and belittle African Americans and lynching victims. This is absolutely unacceptable and disgraceful! https://t.co/CcaX3clozp— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) October 22, 2019

Way Down South in Dixie
(Break the heart of me)
They hung my black young lover
To a cross roads tree.

Way Down South in Dixie
(Bruised body high in air)
I asked the white Lord Jesus
What was the use of prayer.

Way Down South in Dixie
(Break the heart of me)
Love is a naked shadow
On a gnarled and naked tree.

“Song For a Dark Girl” — Langston Hughes