"I, Too, Sing America" expresses a certain inequality that African Americans felt during the time of racial discrimination. This poem also conveys the fact that despite the differences of color, all people living in America are Americans and have the right to be treated equally. This poem talks about a blacks man wishes and hopes to live a life with equality.

The introduction of the second verse, "I am the darker brother." tells the reader that he considers himself as equal and important as any member of the family. The following lines of the second verse, "They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, and eat well, and grow strong." Those lines are his declaration of humor and sense of ironic humor. This verse has an ironic humor which is barely noticeable. He says "But I laugh, and eat well," which tells...