This Battle is a Must

       Looked upon as an underdog

Since the beginning of this nation

An awarding occasion

A battle beginning in the 50s

Years that seem quite nifty

But for the Black Community

Not so much

A fight for equality

For more opportunities

Walking with Berets on afros

Many families who didn’t know

They were panthers who walk with pride

Who never wanted to hide

Up and down the southern streets

While Dr.King preached

Malcolm X condoned violence

As an endless fuss

But here we are today

Fighting for us

Stuck in a place

Like a dog on a chain

Never able to amble

Through the fields of freedom

Now breaking away

This battle is a must

Keep fighting for us

Riots went on

None different from today

Tear gas may drop

Please do not stop

“Splash” against many backs

Endless chants of Yakety Yak

This battle is a must

Keep fighting for us

A new century

A new millennium

Black Lives Matters

Screamed day by day

Actions have been taken

Allies have been gathered

Races now scattered

Equality is here

Opportunity are given

A battle not yet ending

This was just

A fight for us