Bus Stop, 2007
It’s a sunny day in Staten Island
A place I have never felt at home
I am in Port Richmond waiting for the S40 bus
I am wearing baggy clothing and a mohawk
Time wasn’t a matter of my concern
Until three preadolescent Black boys approached me
Two were on bikes, one on foot
They began to throw glass bottles within feet of me
I was 18 years old and felt fear rushing through me
They began to inquire about my gender and why I was present
I took in a deep breath and rejected the notion of harm
I began to address their lack of understanding with humor
For the kid who was chubby, I asked if he’d care for fat jokes
By a girl he fancied, he promptly stated that would be unkind
I then asked why would my queer essence be demeaned
Why did they approach with such angst and intimidation?
They admitted to being confused and wary if I were a boy or a girl
I told these young boys, I am a person who deserves to feel safe
As they deserve to be loved and protected
They had dismounted from their bikes, all were standing
We began to speak about school and learning and dreams
By the time I looked up, my bus had arrived
These young men asked when I’d return
I smiled and asked that they stay safe
Ignorance is a contagion and love is an antidote
I sat happily upon that bus, heart rushing
Knowing that encounter could have been such a tragedy
But spirit loves alchemy
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That what up young warrior keep the knowledge flowing. #youngblackboys https://www.instagram.com/p/BwRlcPwA15y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=er7u6nw3rqz2
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One love. One goal. Boys are kings. Reposted from @blackdoctororg (@get_regrann) - Raising Young Black Kings ✊🏾💯 . . . #youngblackboys #blackmen #blackpower #successfulblackmen #raisingkings #blackking #blacklove - #regrann (at Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2PsjAjhAm2/?igshid=8x04brnwbom5
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Young KING!!🔥🔥🔥 ************* Raising Young Black Kings ✊🏾💯 . . . #youngblackboys #blackmen #blackpower #successfulblackmen #raisingkings #blackking #blacklove https://www.instagram.com/p/B1z3aJinm1l/?igshid=lhwhzxi953iu
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#olderwoman. #olderwomenyoungermen. #youngman. #youngblackboys. #olderblackwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/BvLn2pFnUQg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nkyx8oru3uea
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Reposted from @allhiphopcom - Knowledge is power. #DirtyCop #BagThief #Cop #BullyCop #YoungBlackBoys #Knowledge #KnowledgeIsPower #KnowYourRights #IAm_MsJohnson 💞 - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/BtC_QEfhT-d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n3whe14llpti
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Youngblackboy #africa #blacklivesmatter #boy https://www.instagram.com/p/COGCYfzg_QA/?igshid=13u2lx2gnd3t7
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WOW 🎶Your going to watch this Video and Smile 😃 . • THEY GOT THE JUICE 🥤 #theirrasingthemright #youngblackboys #youngblackboysmatter #youngblackboysrock #youngblackboysgrinding #youngblackboys#viralvideos#popculture#rnb#music# https://www.instagram.com/p/By_E59dF304/?igshid=1klspea36623z
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Day 6- Black History 2018 ・・・They Are Black History..... Celebrate our young black boys..... Dress for success and success you will have... Love it! #blackexcellence 🖤 #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonthday5 #youngblackboys #itsleeleeworldandimjustlivinginit #theking👑
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I'm sorry for the rant but it's needed! #YoungBlackBoys #YoungBlackGirls #ShakezdaghettoRants #StopKillingOurselves #StopPuttingEachOtherDown (at New York, New York)
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#photography #youngblackboy #holdinghismotherhand #onlynikon
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REST IN PEACE: 16-year-old #LennyPierre described as a sweet teen from Queens, suddenly died after going into #cardiacarrest at #basketball practice at school, and now officials are investigating this tragic loss. Please keep his mom, teammates and loved ones in your thoughts as they cope with this tragic loss. #blackteens #teen. #young #blackgirlmagic. #blackboys. #health #parents #mother. #father #youngblackboys https://www.instagram.com/p/Br_6ag-nEWf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pgovf2r0wpz7
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#cornerstorecaroline. #blackutube. #blackgirlsrock. #blackman. #blackmagic. #teens. #youngblackboys. #blackhistory. #emmittill. #blackchildren. #ravenovahrealitylife. #ravenovahyoutube. #ravenovahsonglife. #r. #singersoninstagram. #insideravenhead. #inravenhead. #Indian. #Indianwomen. #srs. #tallgirllsrock. #2spirits. #3rdeye. #blonde. #blondebraids. #couple. #lovewins. #mytranslife. #transandink. #transmurders. #transman. #married #tallgirls #singlelife. #singerslife. #mtof. # m2f #blackutube https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-CI_NDg-q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uptren9k3tzo
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Black is HARD Black isTOUGH Black is MOTIVATED #youngblackboys #black&white #beautiful #blackgrape #blackpeople #fashiongh #fashion #clothing #photography #modelsgh #modeling #models #blackskin #adouring #honest #photography #brownskin
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