This Spoken word piece was inspired by watching the TV news with my aunt Shirley. Shout-out to Evelyn from the Internets, because I’m calling in Black tomorrow.

Audience/Reader: Hum, snap, step, clap, sing ‘Another One Bites the Dust’

Newsflash at dawn:

After several overnight reports of disturbances,

Police are on thelookoutthis morning for a smart negro male,

Accused of bringing up racism and angering the masses.

The suspect is considered armed with intelligence,

and other deadly weapons such as pen and paper.

Bang!

9 0’clock morning News:

Police are on thelookout for a smart negro male,

Accused of bringing up racism and angering the masses.

Suspect is considered armed with intelligence and other deadly weapons.

The public is advised NOT to approach the suspect,

And notify authorities immediately…

Immediately…

Sohe can be shot.

Bang!

Bang!

News at noon.

Police are on thelookout for a smart negro male,

Accused…