Black boy, Black girl, Don't Cry

Black boy, Black girl, don’t cry

When you see the way some see you

Please don’t cry.

When they curse you in the streets,

When they tell you are worthless,

When they chase and harass you,

Please don’t cry.

Lift your voice and make a choice

To vote.

Take a stand for your rights and liberties.

When they call you angry, Black girl

Remember your black girl magic,

Remember who you are.

When they say you’re just another thug, Black boy

Remember your black boy joy,

Remember who you are.

Please remember who you are, Black boy, Black girl.

You are more than a thug.

You are more than angry.

You descend from kings and queens.

You descend from warriors and inventors.

You descend from

Brave, intelligent, strong Black men and Black women.

Please remember who you are,

Don’t let them take your magic,

Don’t let them take your joy.

Black boy, Black girl, don’t cry.

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