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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.