Are We Such a People

are we such a people who has lost vision of that important historical dream to stand equal on even ground using intellect and talent to seize all opportunities are we such a people quick to scream racism without even examining oneself discrimination is prevalent within our fold, the lighter shade of brown is considered top shelf are we such a people simply voting on the color of skin examine his character and stance on issues only, then he should be voted in are we such a people robbed of our traditions and ancestral heritage the family is no longer important, too many broken homes, the non-existent marriages are we such a people of vain and shallow character accumulating material things so people would stop and stare at us are we such a people so far removed from the historical revolutionary struggle have we forgotten the humiliation of the cotton fields, now relying on the street corner hustle are we such a people lacking integrity, courage, decency and communal trust within we would rather live with murders and drug dealers, instead of seeing justice by turning them in are we such a people blinded by the magnitudes of money and instant fame how do we support a man who molested a child and recorded it while playing water games are we such a people lacking moral fiber, responsibility and creativity glorifying the streets by preaching degrading doctrine through the music industry are we such a people living by the code, "divided we fall but united we will stand" only to fight amongst ourselves and blame the ills that plagues our community on the plight of the white man are we such a people…are we people of such strong will, intelligence and remarkable resilience Then stand strong together and show accountability for our community and reflect the African American brilliance