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Eve Ewing

Affirmation to youth living in prison after Assata Shakur

Affirmation to youth living in prison after Assata Shakur

A powerful and moving poem written as an affirmation for incarcerated youth, inspired by Assata Shakur.

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    “One of the most moving poems I've ever read and has stuck with me for over 12 years”

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