The text appears to be a transcript of a spoken word performance or a story about a character named Rue, who has albinism. Rue talks about their experiences with racism, identity, and self-acceptance. They describe being called names, being asked to prove their blackness, and facing prejudice from both white and black people. Rue also talks about the importance of black history and the struggles of being a black person in America. The performance is interspersed with conversations between Rue and other characters, including a father-daughter conversation and a discussion with a friend about a party. Throughout the text, Rue emphasizes the importance of self-love, acceptance, and the beauty of individuality.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The speaker has albinism, a condition that produces no melanin in their body.
2. The speaker has weak eyesight due to their albinism.
3. The speaker's father was once accused of kidnapping them in a toy store when they were five years old.
4. The speaker has been asked to say the n-word to prove they are black.
5. The speaker has been accused of having "white privilege".
6. The speaker's name is Rue (Billy is also mentioned, but the context is unclear).
7. The speaker was born in the United States.
8. In some African countries, people with albinism are believed to have special healing powers and are persecuted.
9. The George Floyd trial and the Aubry trial are mentioned as examples of racial injustices.
10. The speaker performs a poem at an event for black artists.
11. The event is a safe space for black artists to express themselves without fear of judgment.
12. The speaker reflects on the importance of individual differences and how they are often reduced to fractions of their identity.