Help on Not Poor, Just Broke by Dick Gregory?

Question: Help on Not Poor, Just Broke by Dick Gregory!?

here is a link if you have never read it:
http://www!.angelfire!.com/tn/dtrang/notpo!.!.!.
What I need help with is the theme of the story, why the author wrote it, what the title means, the conflict, and all that good stuff!. Just guide me in the right direction I'm so lost!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

from the page you posted the themes seem to be:
urban blight
racism
and the self made man

The author wrote it to inspire most likely!.
Not Poor= being rich in himself, being a good person
Just broke= broke

He's a modern day "Horatio Alger" put horatio alger in your book report and your teacher will be impressed!.Www@QuestionHome@Com