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I am Black...


Was it a blessing or a curse? Oh I guess its a blessing! As I said to myself; Being melanin is not a sin People have made it to be or look like it is! Being black does not mean you are bewitched but simply means you are inherited to the goodness of life, it means you are destined for greatness and you are as unique and special as anyone else could be Dear black child... Never think of yourself as low as an ant Rather think of yourself as high as a bird For you are the high you think you are You are the rich you are You are the super special you think you are You are the important you think you are You are the priority you think you are You are the superior you think you are Never look down on yourself It is all a matter of changing the mindset Once we change how we think We can start seeing people and things around us as beautiful and different the way we want them to be I am black and I am brave I am black and I am smart I am Black and I am capable I am Black and I am free spirited I am Black and I am awesome I am Black and I carry so much uniqueness in me I am Black and how are you? The dazzling snow of Washington? The smoke that comes out of a chimney? Well let me tell you who am I because I am the greatest The inherited from the forefathers The Black, Bold and Blessed I am the vessel to humanity Come to think of it... Am I not awesome? Am I not smart? Am I not human? Oh yeah you don't have an answer because the least you can do is kill us and it's not fair because we occupy most of the population and we being killed Yes, I am Black and proud How are you? ........
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Minnie_Wise

...... Lots of love! Lots of laughter! Saved with amazing Grace!

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Minnie_Wise
Thank you so much...
Jan Wienen
<p>You are very special ... Thank you</p>
Minnie_Wise
Stand out and stand up dear BlackChild...

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