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March 5, 2012
By Reason22 BRONZE, Winston Salem, North Carolina
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I don’t believe because I’m black, opportunities
Decline right off the back, chances are given and
We put priorities to the side, now turns into
Later, a simple question turns into a list of favors,
I’m just a friend not your waiter, the typical black man asks what he already knows, plays you until
you finally fold, and claims racism as soon as the white man says no

© Michael T., Letart, WV

The author's comments:
A lot of African Americans use race as a primary reason to why they can't do "this," or "that," when in reality its more about believing in yourself and not using others just to get what you need.
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