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By Vincha Fossett The blood that dripped from skin. The tears that spewed from my eyes. The pain and anger that lacerated my insides. All because of what? I don't like being black?
BOOM! BOOM! Shots fired: another black man down. I don't like being black? Uniting our race, Movements. I love being black! My ancestors were slaves. I don't like being black? WE ARE Warriors, WE ARE Resilient, WE ARE Free. I love being black! I'm ugly because I'm too dark I don't like being black? Melanin skin that protects me from the sun. I love being black! Gangster, Thug, Criminal, not smart. I don't like being black? Strong, Confident, Tough, Intelligent I love being black! Riots, Chaos, Frustration. I don't like being black? Peace,Tranquility, Reconciliation I love being black! Nappy hair. I don't like being black? Curly hair, Natural,Any style? I love being black! Too big for society standards. I don't like being black? Thick legs, Big hips. Voluptuous figure. I love being black! "Only basketball" "Only football" I don't like being black? Athleticism, Agility, Brilliance, Excellence I love being black!
