Black Is Beautiful Notting Hill Carnival 2017
As the three graces and the three musketeers were four
Young black beauties daubed in molasses strike the pose
Tradition dating back to the dark times of the slave trade
Emancipated slaves celebrated with the masquerade
Thanking the devil rather than the god who had failed them
And warning the masters of their impending doom
Photo Hugh Ardoin The Notting Hill 2017 Carnival Gallery
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