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THE POLISHERS OF BRASS by TOI DERRICOTTE

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First Line: I AM THINKING OF THE MEN WHO POLISH BRASS IN GEORGETOWN
Last Line: STARTED, IT HAS ALREADY TARNISHED, AND THEY MUST BEGIN AGAIN
Subject(s): AFRICAN AMERICANS; NEGROES; AMERICAN BLACKS;
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