Silent we have stayed too long

On changing our world

To accept racial equality

America’s ignorance has brought us dangerous consequences,

Yes silent we have stayed too long

Silent we have stayed too long

to empower black women

For her to express her choice

For her to shout her voice

Free to own a business

Beautiful with braided hair

And coffee colored skin

We finally got there this year

But silent we have stayed too long

Silent we have stayed too long

Allowing history, politicians and holidays to

Act like they can define, judge, steal, and take away

If you only see white,

You need a new sight

Wake up!

MLK may have marched, but there’s still a long way to go

For all lives can’t matter until Black Lives Matter

Hear their demand for freedom

For they will never apologize for the color of their skin

Let’s all cry,

Freedom! Justice! We need it right now!

This isn’t about taking sides,

It’s about unity and inclusion,

To say racism is something we can never allow