Great poem. definitely needs some rhyming. i have an idea for just one of your lines
“Why is being me, a crime to you?
Does my skin color sicken them too?”
also maybe
“We all shed the same tears
We all have the same fears
But people treat me different
all across the hemisphere”
Answer:
Since I don't know the context your putting the word in I'll give you all of the meanings
1: the state or fact of being completely destroyed or obliterated.
2: the act of annihilating something or the state of being annihilated
Have a good day! <3