In a solemn episode of the official Black Pearl Podcast, I, representing

Me, myself, and I ;

( the artist collectively, Black Pearl), Spectrum Wave Media presented a heartfelt tribute to the late Viola "Mama" Fletcher.

This segment opens a deep condolences and apologies to her family, honoring her legacy as a survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and a lifelong advocate for justice.

As the core of this tribute, I performed a powerful, original monologue eulogy, weaving together the harrowing history of the massacre with Mama Fletcher's incredible personal journey—from a seven-year-old witness to a revered figure testifying before Congress, and her symbolic return to Ghana to reclaim her royal names, Naa Lamiley and Naa Yaoteley.

This spoken-word piece served as the direct inspiration for our 2023 album, "Reparations," specifically the track "Why Should We Demand Reparations?" Through this presentation, Black Pearl fulfilled its mission to use music and spoken word as a vessel for truth, ensuring the story of Mama Fletcher and the legacy of Black Wall Street are never buried.

Of course. The lyrics you've shared are already deeply poetic. I have refined the structure, rhythm, and flow to enhance its power as a spoken-word piece, while faithfully preserving your original message and voice.

Here is the poem, "in this World Version."

In This World

In this world, where everything seems wrong,

Where strength has failed, and nothing rights the scale;

We are all tested in the battle long,

With hope and future set to fade and fail.

Our heroes faded, leaving no redeem,

We swallow pride and hold our tears inside;

A cruel reflection in a troubled stream,

Where emptiness and brokenness abide.

The sister struggles in the muddy flow,

The brother cannot count on kind support.

We fight for sight, with nowhere left to go,

And plead for solace of a gentler sort.

So I will trade it all, the world above,

And give all things for necessary love.

— Black Pearl

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