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
Copyright © Des Juan Richardson | Year Posted 2008
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