Adam Falkner's "The Definition of Privilege"
Talk about Race -or- Not Talk Race..Why is this a question?
Adam Falkner, as part of Taylor Mali's Page Meets Stage Series at the Bowery Poetry Club met Philip Levine. Here, Adam performs "The Definition of Privilege".
Many are pondering why it is important, and yet so difficult to talk about race, and and are conflicted about where to begin.
It's complicated - we are thrown into our social pools at birth. Here's a fresh take on what is seen as a silence or taboo about discussing race that builds to a moment of self-examination at college. The role of a childhood experience, and challenging beliefs and engaging critical thinking, create a thought-provoking poem.
