Talking Will Get Us There
	by Amanda Gorman

It’s normal to notice what makes us different
Because what makes us different 
is what makes each of us special.

There is beauty in every type of face and every type of freckle.
From the curl of your hair, to the color of your skin, 
no one is exactly the same, not even twins.

But across time and place, 
people have been treated unfairly
just because of their race.

So heroes get into good trouble.
They have to struggle for a long while,
but when they win, it’s worth every mile.

People of color still experience racism today.
So it’s up to all of us to say enough is enough, to speak out with all our hearts,
and that starts at home, starts with asking questions about race.

When we’re taught about it together,
I know we can tackle racism,
but first we have to talk about it.

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