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For the White Person Who Wants to Know How to Be My Friend

For the White Person Who Wants to Know How to Be My Friend

A poignant poem by Pat Parker

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  • Kara Brown
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    “PAT PARKER”

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  • Caitlin Kotula
    Caitlin Kotula

    ““In other words -- if you really want to be my friend -- don't / make a labor of it.  I'm lazy.  Remember.””

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