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NWA
Niggas with attitude.
I wonder if that would fly today.
Society has become less and more forgiving at the same time.
The recent spate of shooting unarmed black men is unforgiveable.
Yet we have a black president.
I dont consider myself a negga, nor a negro, not even black.
Im an african american, and damn proud of it.
Too many of my brothas and sistas today feel theyre niggas.
This is a detriment to the cause.
Who would want to hire a nigga? Nobody.
Who would want to fire on a nigga? Too many.
I remember canvassing the neighborhood,
looking for pressure washing prospects.
People wouldnt even open their doors to my friends and I.
"But were different!" I wanted to scream.
"We have 4.0's! Were going to white colleges!"
But with metal staples cross my jaws, no one heard my cries.
They only saw the outside; the mocha that hid us away.
I only saw the fear in their eyes.
When will it end? With my children? Grandchildren?
When will we be considered productive members of society?
Some say soon. Some say never.
I dont know which side to choose.
Perhaps Ill stay alone.
Never belonging to a single camp, travelling without moving.
Maybe that will be enough.
