Below is a poem written by my brother Evandro.
Niggas
*Read This in Bernie Mac’s Voice*
Niggas ain’t ever late
But never on time
Niggas always get arrested
But never commit a crime
Niggas always got reasons
Never excuses
Niggas always got dreams
But never do shit
Niggas say they will
But never do
Niggas make claims
But most untrue
Niggas say they the best
But never prove
Niggas in last place
But never lose
Niggas sound stupid
Saying ignorant remarks
Niggas fight amongst themselves
Lights vs Darks
Niggas are ignorant
And ignorance is blind
Ignorance doesn’t live in pigment
It lives in the mind
I think this poem is incredible. When I first read this poem on his blog I actually didn’t believe he wrote it and not because I didn’t think he was capable, but because I didn’t think he would ever be interested in writing a poem. This poem is genius because it is funny, makes you think, and in the end, is very true.
In terms of nigga being seen as a black only thing, this pretend difference we put on nigger and nigga is pretty stupid. Its the same word. No "power" is being taken out of the word if certain people still cant say it. To me, a nigga and a nigger are the same thing, an ignorant motherfucker. Although I do say it in conversation alot, I still see it as wrong. However, I do completely agree with the word in the way Evandro used it in the poem.
P.S
Below I have Evandro’s three best blog post (in my opinion) that y’all should check out. (The links are attached)
I hope y’all enjoyed the poem.