I am African. I am American. I am here but still displaced Still classified by gender, ethnicity, race and my faith Still considered second rate Though I'm second to none Even in birth my rank is number one And you still murdering my son's, my princesses and my kings Just like I'm still a slave in the U.S. just free in some things You still want my brown skin, thick lips, hips and thighs You still love my athleticism and tenacity and resilience Though cloaked in your resistance but still... I rise I am Renaissance, festival and your secret romance I am the rock in your roll And the coveted soul in your dance I'm still precious cargo Stolen from sacred lands And I'm still the only one that can give birth to both black and white men. The Nu Chic "Still" #istandagainstracism #nomorehate #blackandwhiteisworththefight #fistup #theresgonnabearevolution