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poetry-magazineAs Capitalism Gasps for Breath I Watch the Knicks GameBy Yesenia Montilla& I immediately think of Cheryl, her Malik, his beloved obsession with the team’s orange & blue, a sunset… Related Audio Social CommentariesMoney & EconomicsHistory & PoliticsActivitiesSports & Outdoor Activities
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Black Momma MathBy Kimberly JaeIf a jar of jelly is $2.98 & a loaf of Hawaiian bread is $4 Then how much bail money will I need when… Related Audio Social CommentariesMoney & EconomicsRace & EthnicityLivingDeathParenthoodRelationshipsFamily & AncestorsActivitiesEating & DrinkingStanza FormsMixedMetersFree VerseTechniquesImageryAngerGrief + 11 more