An animated interpretation of Clint Smith's poem "Ode to the Only Black Kid in the Class" -- Watch an interview with the poet here: https://youtu.be/xtGuRnYpYRM This animation is part of our series, "There's a Poem for That," which features animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's biggest feelings. Check out the full series here: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTheresAPoemForThat Poem by Clint Smith, directed by Niv Sekar. Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreon Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/TEDEdFacebook Find us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTwitter Peep us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TEDEdInstagram #poetry