The subtle microaggressions and nuance of modern racism are infuriating. How can the nation progress until the masses have a complete mental revolution? Citizen- An American Lyric captures my experiences far too well. âA friend tells you he has seen a photo of you on the Internet and he wants to know why you look so angry. You and the photographer chose the photograph he refers to because you both decided it looked the most relaxed. Do you look angry? You wouldnât have said so. Obviously this unsmiling image of you makes him uncomfortable, and he needs you to account for that. If you were smiling, what would that tell him about your composure in his imagination?â #Citizen #AnAmericanLyric #ClaudiaRankine #essay #poerty #shortstory #racism #blackauthors #blackliterature #goodblackreads #bookstagram #BeezyBookClub (at Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles)


















