Sunday, September 6, 2015

Baba Chuck

Baba Chuck

“To understanding the culture, study the dance.
 To understand the dance, study the culture.”     -- Chuck Davis


He recalls Malcolm X putting an arm around
 his shoulders and saying, “young brother,
everything’s going to be all right.”

Agoo!
Amee!

Attention!
I am listening!

We listen
and watch
and wait,

for dance to change the world.

Let the dancers bring world peace.

(Poet’s note:  Chuck Davis is the founder of the African American Dance Ensemble of Durham, North Carolina)


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