The moon is bright,
so are the hearts of my people.
The stars are beautiful
as Mary Church Terrell.
The cherries are sweet,
as Mary Bethune.
Angela Carter was an energetic 9-year old student at Harrison Elementary School when this poem appeared.
This appears in the July 1993 issue of Sojourners
Did this article have an impact on you? Tell us how! Whether you’re moved to take action, have a question, or want to share a comment (good or bad), we value your feedback!