Black is Forever

I descended from the blood of kings and queens in an ancient land.

They didn’t know I was the original face of man.

We built the world through hard work and oppression.

The story of my survival could be the world’s greatest lesson.

Once bound against my will and left in a worthless spot.

Now I love my heritage abundantly and know I’m worth a lot.

Evil men taught the world that I was the lowest form of evolution.

Yet me and my people helped the world win revolutions.

I made strides in this land that wasn’t meant for me.

Even when America didn’t want us we made her history.

Black people. Forever fighting battles we didn’t get to choose.

We’re still in it to win it and we will never lose.

We fight battles with our will, but win wars with our minds.

Resourcefulness in our community is never hard to find.

They think we’re savages, but we believe in community.

Through struggle we know the power of unity.

We became soldiers, lawyers, doctors as well as teachers.

Artist who embodied all the world’s greatest features.

They used to kick us out and never wanted to let us in.

Now they all follow the lead of the melanin.

We are all creators making facts together.

Strong enough to carry the whole world on our backs together.

Utterly beautiful creatures that are Black together.

Life may be temporary but being Black is forever.