The Pride of a Black Man

The Pride of a Black Man… is evident from birth from day one he’s the strongest on earth It grows in him like a planted seed giving him the will and fortitude he’ll need The Pride of a Black Man… is what makes him unique giving him that special quality others seek It makes him stand tall on the darkest days his mettle never ceases to amaze The Pride of a Black Man… is what makes him whole embedded in his heart and soul It’s what drives him to be the best enabling him to withstand any test The Pride of a Black Man… is a wondrous thing passed down from African Kings It has survived slavery, apartheid, and segregation Manifested into id and Kwanzaa celebrations The Pride of a Black Man… is Evers, King, and X Mandela, Farrakhan, and whoever steps up next It’s a Panther struggling, fighting for a cause dying for his people not applause The Pride of a Black Man… is all he has at times but its powers are sublime It’s what allows him to be at once imprisoned and free