In this poem titled, "The Christmas Reunion Down in Martinsville," Augustus Hodges (1854 - 1916) presents an African American version of a Christmas poem. Hodges was an American editor, writer, journalist, and political organizer. In 1876, He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. Presented by musician and teacher, <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@wadispeaks/featured" data-custom= "link">Kirk Wadi</a>. Follow him on YouTube @wadispeaks Warning: The "N-word" is used twice in this poem.

In this poem titled, "The Christmas Reunion Down in Martinsville," Augustus Hodges (1854 - 1916) presents an African American version of a Christmas poem. Hodges was an American editor, writer, journalist, and political organizer. In 1876, He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. Presented by musician and teacher, Kirk Wadi. Follow him on YouTube @wadispeaks Warning: The "N-word" is used twice in this poem.

In this poem titled, "The Christmas Reunion Down in Martinsville," Augustus Hodges (1854 - 1916) presents an African American version of a Christmas poem. Hodges was an American editor, writer, journalist, and political organizer. In 1876, He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. Presented by musician and teacher, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wadispeaks/featured" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kirk Wadi</a>. Follow him on YouTube @wadispeaks Warning: The "N-word" is used twice in this poem.

An African American Christmas Poem

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