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Everyday WE prayed Hoping for better days singing the good ol' hymns Praying for the Good Lord to show us the way The way to be free from oppression To no longer feel rejected, from society that is We want better for our kids No more black or white Just success with the dreadful past in hindsight It took imprisonment, injury and blood. Yet some of us walk around like we're modern-day thugs What makes you a "thug" is fighting for your people Respect gained from marching to prove that WE are equal With each step history and progress is made.
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