"I had a lot of hatred, but I realized that kind of hate didn't do much. I had to start fueling myself with pride. We owe the ancestors that. So many of the souls who died in bondage just want us to recognize their struggle."

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#Hate #Struggle #Pride

Source: Marilyn Suzanne Miller (2007). “How to Be a Middle-Aged Babe”, p.8, Simon and Schuster

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Marilyn Nelson

Poet

Marilyn Nelson is a celebrated poet known for her poignant explorations of race, identity, and history, particularly in works like 'A Wreath for Emmett Till.'

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