by Angie Mack 5.27.20
What is the antonym for dishonor?
Honor.
Murder a life?
Value a life.
Your cultural contributions matter.
By that, I am saying that YOU matter.
You built this nation as did I.
Ignoring, dismissing and burying
your pioneering work
is evil.
Ignoring, dismissing and burying
anyone’s pioneering work
is piracy and theft.
We both built this nation.
That is our common bond.
It is time for the authors to receive
their due respect.
Rock and roll began with the blues.
You are just as much American
as am I.
I see the injustice of your history
being denied.
Please forgive me.
But they never taught me
about your writers and inventors.
Huge chunks of history were ignored.
Perhaps we need to back up.
Begin educating our children
about the diverse contributions
and experiences and songs.
As an educator, I am committed
to telling your story.
As a believer, I am committed
to honoring your life.
As your sister, I am committed
to stand with you against injustice.
I will continue to be an advocate
because it is the right thing to do.
