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I refuse to be another statistic

A black kid whose future is already written

In stone, the words are there on the walls

They say America is free, but I don't see justice for all

 

I refuse to live up to the stanards, 

That all blacks are only good for jail

That we are not worthy of graduating from Yale

That bars that my ancestors had set for them

I refuse to let it go down to the next generation of kids

We are, more than what meets the eye

More than criminals, But blessings in disguise

 

I refuse to be another statistic

My future is not in jail, nor in court

There's more in me than what you think I'm worth

I heard the words when they were almost misheard

I am not perfect, but who are you to judge

 

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Keyonnah Harris born as Bridgett DuBois is a musical prodigy who gets her drive from the streets. Growing up homeless her grandmother, the late Vinnie D. Hooker, always taught her the importance of reading and writing. She still remembers the first time she was introduced to writing when her Grandmother placed a pencil and piece of paper in her hands and told her " Come back when you have a story" From there she has written over 15 songs, 15 poems and is working on her own screen films. Keyonnah hopes to get a degree in Journalism and become a writer and Lyricist of music. Never forgetting what her grandmother taught her, " Make the best of everything you've got and never say never" Keyonnah says " I Am Music" Through pain, tears and troubles Keyonnah still has the drive to pursue everything that she has dreamed of doing. Her favorite quote from rapper T.I " Even When Winning's Illogical, Losing's Still Far From Optional" speaks of what she lives by. Keyonnah is not letting her past hold her down, but helping her to get ahead. She still experiences haters, but makes it clear that they are what's making her victories even sweeter. In her free time she loves to give back to the community and is currently working on setting up 3 charity organizations: Almost Christmas, Ending Acts Of Violence, and Save The Troubled Soul which will kick off at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church Youth Revival in 2018 where she will officially debut her single " So Cold." ( 2221 Emmett Drive, Alexandria, Virginia) She loves helping those who are in need and will never forget where she came from. She genuinely reps Southeast District of Columbia and is all about helping her own. Look Out World: Keyonnah Harris Is Making A Full Entrance.

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