The only one in the room

Written by C Hues

February 10, 2022

When you’re the only black kid in your history class, expect to teach the lesson
So you’re the only black kid in the store, security will follow you and tell a lie
When you’re the only black kid in your history class, the pain will never lessen
So you’re the only black kid in beauty school, and fix your hair with conk and lye

Since I am the only black man in the office, make sure to talk LOUDLY and PROJECT
She’s the only black woman at the concert, all the metal fans whisper and give her stares
Since I am the only black man in the office, is that why they’re mocking my project?
She’s the only black woman at the swim meet, so she quits and takes the stairs.