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This poem was inspired by Harriet Washington's book "Medical aparthied: The dark history of medical experimentation on black Americans from colonial times to the present". For more information on abusive medical experimentation on minorities currently taking place in NYC's foster care system, visit.
http://www.guineapigkids.com/

guinea pigs
thought they was
someone's
child
brother
sister
muse

guinea pigs
is what the headlines say
didn't know
guinea pigs
equal
exploration
dissection
mutilation
pill popping
placebo jumbos

it's no surprise
it had to be a pig
it's always dear ol' hog

...yea
and dear ol' blackie
brownie
pauper
sickler

today it's
children in foster care
substance invading
symptom swingin'
no protest or else
will take precious
Kisha, Jumal, Jose
_you breakin' the law
_you should be grateful
we gave you this child
in the first place, &*...

it's slavery
history
medicine
HIV
fact
distortion
exploitation

exportation

just another
chapter
in
medical aparthied.

A Celebration of African Heritage and Culture

The African festival hosted by Brooklyn Academy of Music was held on memorial day weekend. I was able to attend the Bazaar which aims to replicate the typical african market place. The event showcased artwork, fashion, literature, music, etc from African, afro-carribean and african american cultures. I had a blast celebrating the beauty of our wonderful culture and heritage and understanding even more its influence in the world. I also have to admit that I enjoyed seeing many sisters and brothers rocking fros and dreadlocks...:)