Everybody wants to talk for a few weeks about black history
Rather they should talk about how our future lacks history
Black history shouldn’t only be celebrated but also demonstrated
Understand the system, break it down and then penetrate it
Take what you’ve learned, yearn to earn more
Than playing every other night on David Stern’s floor
Your turn doesn’t get skipped, this aint no board game
Your time is wasted if you don’t set yourself some goals or aim
For the highest you can reach
Because you may be the biggest fish in the sea but remember that sometimes whales do get beached
I'm not a pastor so you don’t have to listen
I just hope you hear this, clear your mind because you already have the vision
Of what you can do to contribute
To society, knowing that it will forever serve as a tribute
Because the past shouldn't be forgotten
Let it make you stronger; remember we come from a people who use to only pick cotton
But don’t lie to me if you don’t give an f
I just hope you find your own way eventually and that you manage to live it best
Basically, I'm asking you to not just have a one track plan
And allow yourself to be great young, black man
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