I, Too, Sing America -- Langston Hughes

I, too sing America. 

I am the darker brother. 
They send me to eat in the kitchen 
When company comes, 
But I laugh, 
And eat well, 
And grow strong. 
 
 

 

Tomorrow, 
I'll be at the table 
When company comes. 
Nobody'll dare 
Say to me,  
"Eat in the kitchen, " 
Then. 

Besides, 
They'll see how beautiful I am 
And be ashamed-- 

I, too, am America. 
 

Martin, soldier 
Martin, USCT 
Soldier, 1865 
 

The Dream Keepers 1839-1999: Keeping the Dream of those Who Dared to Dream.
 
 
 
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