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Because I'm A Nigger


I've been called a nigger

Told I'd be hanged

Threatened for the fact that my skin color won't change 

Police have killed my friends

White women grab their bags when they see my friends

We mean no harm, but we are stereotyped as criminals 

Maybe not out loud but the message is subliminal

This is enough to leave anger in our heart 

We do our best with what we have but even our teachers aren't that smart

It is obvious we are at a disadvantage 

Due to our color and we can't stand it

It wasn't our ancestors idea to come here

Yet we must embrace your culture 

Why, it is obvious we are physically superior 

And when given the right materials equally intelligent

So why treat us as if we're belligerent

We only act in this way when forced into it

Treat us like humans and maybe we'll act as so 

Until then you can kiss black assholes

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