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I am who I say I am


I am who I say I am, not who you say I am

I'm more than just a " nigga"
More than the melanin in my skin ,
More than the tight curls you may call " nigga naps",
More than just " another black boy in the ghetto",
More than just the " black boy who isn't gunna be anything in life ",
More than " blackie and monkey ",
More than " is your name rayquan ? ",
More than " the black boy with the big nose and big lips" 
 
Although you make fun of my culture,
I love it  and I'm proud of it 
Your ignorance is bliss 
But I thank you for it 
Because of it ,I love myself
 
I am who I say I am 
A young black ,intelligent, determined, and strong young man 
I am who I say I am, not who you say I am
 
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