I hate to see violence in my race
Because I am a strong black man.
I work hard for everything that I have
Because I am a strong black man.
Nothing of this great and vast world can stop me from reaching my goal
Because I am a strong black man.
As I walk through the shadows to face strife, I fear nothing
Because I am a strong black man,
And still I proceed to seek knowledge for the benefit of myself
Because I am a strong black man.
To retain knowledge is to hold a power that affects life’s chances
Because I am a strong black man.
I’ve said my piece, and now I must greet my maker with open arms
Because I am a strong black man!