I AM BLACK!

I AM BLACK The color of my skin The roots of my hair I AM BLACK The roar of my voice The power of my walk I AM BLACK The loose fit of my denim The length of my shirt I AM BLACK The look in my eyes The art on my body I AM BLACK The crimes I committed The time I served I AM BLACK The way I think The way I act I AM BLACK The jewelry I wear The cars I drive I AM BLACK The down talk on me The way I am judged I AM BLACK The times I was wrong The times I was right I AM BLACK The mistakes I made The path I chose I AM BLACK I was not a slave But I know of slavery I AM BLACK The struggles I faced The meals I missed I AM BLACK A high school drop out And a street life mentality I AM BLACK I'm not a racist But I am a survivor I AM BLACK I maybe ashamed of what I've done But I am not ashamed of who I am I AM BLACK And I AM PROUD.

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Cliff-Smith

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