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CRAB-BOIL by RITA DOVE

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First Line: WHY DO I REMEMBER THE SKY
Last Line: WE'RE KICKED OUT NOW. I'M READY (EMPHASIS MINE)
Subject(s): RACISM; CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT;

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