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BEING BLACK!!!


Being black is not easy,

You say my hair is dirty,

and greasy.

You say my skin is dark as night,

But what gives you the right?

To judge me for the color of my skin, 

Instead of the beauty that comes from within!

 

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AtigeMontana1
<p>If you&#39;re going through this I am sorry you have to go through this it isn&#39;t right! You&#39;re strong!</p>

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