Yes, I was born black
But I have a heritage and my honor is my privilege
Yet because I am Black, people think I am suppose to lack
It is just plain fact
But let me think back
My Roots there were struggles
Our lives beaten until we bleed
Yet Freedom was our only fled
Music and rhythm being in our blood
We danced in praise
During slavery it became the Slave Masters amaze
It was a blessing looking to in Heaven being a crave
Yet, Historians think of us Blacks in being a phase
But the name Black went to Afro-American
But Black comes in many shades as well
So I am happy to tell
You won’t find any oh well
Legacies are within me
Understanding being everything it should be
My soul is truly complete
There is no room for deceit
As a Black Man, I do suffer
I still feel I must take cover
My dream for Freedom is not yet over
My tears are my daily cries
But a voice always says, “Stand Up and Rise”
You have nothing to apologize
You are black because you have goodness
I have shown you the way
Being Black is only a color
It becomes the background of who you are supposed to be
Take pride
You are noticed
Legacies are your standpoint throughout
Let dignity and pride be your shout
You are Black because your mission is to fulfill
But even still
Tell the world you are Black being bold and beautiful
Black to stand and having wisdom within.