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Writer's Statement:


This poem was written by Kimberly Douglas and performed at Western's Black Student's Association closing ceremonies for Black History Month.

About the Writer:


Kimberly Douglas is a 20-year-old creative, spoken word artist, and poet. Her poetry touches on topics such as the black experience, social justice, self-care, conquering societal norms and her daily life as a Black woman.