Long Shadow Of Privilege

“I am a mother please don’t kill my kids.” A Black woman sitting down during protest, shows her protest sign. | Washington, D.C. 13 Jun 2020 | Photography Credit: Johnny Silvercloud

Local, state & federal laws
favored people who are Caucasian
in daily dealings, with a fatal flaw
for those who challenged the situation.

White family wealth is accrued
over centuries while people of color
endure socioeconomic abuse
as generations struggle to recover.