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The ladies chant together: Im depressed.

Which one of us is more oppressed?

Akilah then takes over: I am a woman.

I have black skin.

And a Native American friend.

Milanas turn:I am a woman.

I have split ends.

And I am … an immigrant!

Its a small example of why this piece is so brilliant.

We can be laughing through really dark conversations and might leave a little uplifted.

Thats what were hoping to share, Milana says.

Adds Akilah: The world is a mess.

Were just trying to make sense of it and when we cant, laugh.

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