I AM
I am black and strong
I wonder will the world ever stop being prejudiced
I hear encouraging words from my ancestors
I see what our past leaders have done for us
I want to be that person to stand up
I am black and strong
I pretend I am talking to the people I idolize
I feel the pain and suffering our people went through
I touch the hands of the people who sacrificed a lot
I worry about the sacrifices I have to make
I cry when they kill our brothers and sisters
I am black and strong
I understand that we’ve came a long way from those Tubman days
I say I am the next leader for our generation
I dream that one day we will run the nation
I try to work hard so I can make a difference
I hope we will have enough courage to run the nation
I am black and strong