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Inheritance

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Inheritance

By: Elizabeth Acevedo
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They tell me to “fix” my hair.

And by fix, they mean straighten, they mean whiten;

but how do you fix this shipwrecked

history of hair?

In her most famous spoken-word poem, author of the Pura Belpré-winning novel-in-verse The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidad—the history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that inheritance.

Perfect for fans of Mahogany L. Browne’s Black Girl Magic or Jason Reynolds’s For Everyone, this poem is the ideal gift, treasure, or inspiration for listeners of any age.

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Love this deep poem about the inheritance of hair. Elizabeth always hits 1000% with her narration.

Viva la Herencia

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Elizabeth’s poetry is so moving. I can never get enough. It takes me to another place and paints such a vivid picture full of emotions. Always such powerful work.

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Love the passion and how her love of self is sen as something to fix but she knows they are the broken ones.

The love of herself and her ancestors.

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