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What women of color (still) face

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Double Whammy

When I was sixteen

in a restaurant I worked

for Owner Sam who was

completely a jerk.

My dishwashing job’s

only saving grace

was Myra the cook

with a gentle black face.

Just not enough purchased for all

the cups ordered of coffee and tea

But when clean saucers ran out,

Sam always blamed me.

Still

between Myra a…