How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"I birthed a black nation. From my womb black creation. (30.22)
The girls might edit Cecile's poem, but they make an important change. They change it from talking about the experience of being a mom to being black. Adding in that word ("black") and reciting it at the rally gets everyone thinking about how black people don't have equal power or rights.