When Delta Slim tells Preacher Boy "Hol' up tell em who you are. Where you're from."
Cause as an elder Delta Slim knows how important who we are, where we're from and who our people are.
It reminds of every Easter speech where a child may stumble but the congregation says "Take your time baby. Take your time."
For every single pretty girl compliment given to little black girls with pretty barrettes, beads or a fresh press with a hot comb.
For every single money handshake given by family and friends throughout life.
It tells of every single time the elders say hold your head up baby. You have nothing to be ashamed of.
For every single morsel of wisdom given.
Oh to be black in this lifetime and every single one after.
I love us so deep.
























