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“How to be the First Black Man to Win Iowa”
Prince Akbar, aka Jus Rhymes delivered a wicked poem at the Green Mill poetry slam, Sun. Jan. 6, 2007. While the writing is a little rough, the delivery was superb and it represents a unique commentary to why Obama beat Clinton in Iowa. Here are some excerpts:
Psst. Hillary
You came in 3rd in IOWA
Probably wondering why.
Saying to yourself right now
‘How did I lose to a funny named black guy?’
Since I have lost a couple poetry slams in my day,
Sometimes even to a rookie poet
I…
