"Suddenly, I feel ashamed for even writing this story, it ways heavy on my heart."

These stories need to be told. They remind us all, especially here in the US, of the past injustices and racism that need to be addressed if we're ever going to evolve into the "shining city on the hill" that we strive to become. You have a gift of clear, beautiful storytelling and poetry that the world needs. Keep up the wonderful work.