He moved to the UK in the late 1970s and is well known for powerful and fun performances of his work.
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What does the title mean?
The title tells us the in poem the speaker will be looking through their past.
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What was the poets purpose?
He writes about what it is like being black to challenge racist attitudes, especially those which are unthinking.
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What is the poem about?
both “sides” of the British-colonial story are figures who’s contributions to their home, culture, or people are significant, and Agard examines both sides to critique blind history and to shed light on some of the most influential historic figures.
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What are some key quotes?
"Dem tell me", "Blind me to me own identity", "Haitian revolution", "Dem", "**** Whittington and he cat" ,"Carving out me identity"
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He moved to the UK in the late 1970s and is well known for powerful and fun performances of his work.
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