Linked together---not by chain
but by the color of black
a variation of shades you will find
behold a people of great uniqueness
all having separate individual minds
Different patterns of thoughts-
different lives we walk
Never forgetting the echo voices
“Let Freedom Ring.”
Our words reflect the pride
of our conquering
We have a history that array of
Teacher – Leaders – and Heroes
Dr. King, Mandela, Malcolm X
Booker T. Washington, and Rosa Parks
these among others have left their marks
They played their roles
and endured the shame
we are the fruits
from their suffering and pain.
We this people-
Inventors, Doctors, and Lawyers
Leaders in sports, Speakers and more
TV Hosts -Astronauts
and the Neighbor next door
An extraordinary people-
knitted by the darkness of past pain
through the coloration of our skin-
we've been made proud with dignity within
We this people-
bear the lovely color of Black
