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BLACK WHY? by Lashieta Rogers
BLACK WHY?
By: Lashieta Rogers Gonzaga Business Office
BLACK WHY?
Why is being black instantly a threat?
Why is the black life okay to gamble or placed on a bet?
Why is injustice fair?
Why are we expected to continue to bear?
Why is inequality okay?
Why is the damage done to us tucked away?
Why are we constantly expected to sit and obey?
Why must our lives be the high value paid?
Why must we be silent at every turn?
Why does what we have to say go unheard?
BLACK WHY?
At every turn it seems you want to be me.
What’s been given to me naturally, you pay to receive.
But when the struggle is upon us, you run and you flee.
I guess being black isn’t what you thought it was cracked up to be.
But guess again, strong, encouraged and proud we are.
Silent we will no longer be, oh not by far.
Being black is not some burden we bear.
It’s a strong coat of armor, not easy for all to wear.
Ready to fight the fight, the battles and wars.
BLACK WHY?
It’s simple, we were built to endure.
