Tonight I set out walking to Downtown Music Gallery to see my friend Dave Ross perform.
On the corner of East 6th & Ave. A an older black couple, in their 70s, caught my eye and attention.
The man's shirt was very colorful and they were impeccably dressed for a causal night on the town.
We exchanged smiles and a few words when the man said he was thinkin' of asking me to get them a cab.
Ten had passed them by.
I asked if it was because they were black and they said yes.
Even at their age? Yes.
I was a bit taken aback.
I hailed them the next cab, opened the door for their entry and exchanged good wishes and god speed.
We had a good time. Makin' fun and enjoying each other's company.
I felt sad to realize the hurtful truth of what had just occurred. The humiliating and frustrating daily reality that they had to deal with.
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