I am not the sum of my ancestors struggles,

but the product of their strength & pride.

I am the future they fought for and hoped to gain.

I am the legacy they left behind.

My ancestors created a guide, a mold for me to follow,

they had a plan

had a plan

A plan for me to be able to stand up for others,

to speak out against inequality,

they gave me a plan and the drive to succeed.

I am the legacy they left behind.

I am not just the residue of the blood they shed for me,

But, I am the pulse and heartbeat of the future they didn’t get to see.

I am the legacy they left behind.

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