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(Slam bio)
18 through 23,
that's what you call me,
formerly houseless youth living in this ageist, capitalist society.
There's a house for you, you, and you
But only Section 8 vouchers for me.
I am a warrior, a champion, a struggling survivor
Living through the politics of a privileged white women's higher
educational institution.
Waiting for to me fall on my face.
Waiting for me to give up my hope.
Never!
And you better not doubt me,
Cuz uh, I am MUCH more powerful than you think I can be.
23rd Y Shotwell by Mari
The Resistance to Forced Displacement
(Diaspora)
Of a Mission District Neighborhood
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Hands pounding. Hips moving. Rhythm and Motion
Flowing down that concrete jungle space
Walk down and you will see the murals, flores
Trees, houses, and la gente.
Step into this barrio.
And open your Corazon y alma
Feel the passion that breathes inside this
community. Feel the amor that exists
between people
Feel the resistance they have to their
Conquistadors.
The aroma of the pupusas. frijoles. y came
Cooking inside people's homes.
Children laughing, playing, and giggling as
you pass by
then you step out and are back in your
own community and realize how lucky and
blessed you are that for a moment in
tiempo you got to be a part of...
23rd y Shotwell
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