Life of a Young Black Male

Somebody please tell me the difference from then and now How its like we still have no more worth than a cow Will the struggles and debaucles ever stop Will we ever stop being harrassed by a cop Just because of our skin and past history The reasons behind these things are still in my mind..a mystery I am a young black male who has no record & involved in the community Yet nobody sees that..so I'm left with no immunity In my mind,the world fears a strong black man with intelligence One who takes care of his responsibilities And isn't considered a negligence One who is focused and goal-orientated One who doesn't let others dictate..how he should live his life But shows that not all BLACK men beat their wife The struggles of a young black male are forever there Will we ever get past them..its you that I dare I dare you to change history as a black male Don't stay out on the corner..get shot..and have the woman in your life walk around with a black vail Change who you are and do something Have goals and show women you're a man who can be loving Show the world that you aren't just another statistic Walk your life and be legit You don't belong in an overcrowded jail system You belong in an office building with a high- paying/ranking job You belong walking the streets and show others there's more to life than being a slob Show America..show the WORLD the STRUGGLES OF A YOUNG BLACK MALE