I'm a black man in a white world,
I'm always being harassed.
I'm tired of being treated like a criminal,
I just want to be treated with respect.
(Chorus)
I'm black and I'm proud,
I won't let them get me down.
I'm gonna stand up for my rights,
And I won't let them walk all over me.
(Verse 2)
I know that racism is still alive,
But I'm not going to give up.
I'm gonna fight for equality,
And I'm gonna make a difference in this world.
(Chorus)
I'm black and I'm proud,
I won't let them get me down.
I'm gonna stand up for my rights,
And I won't let them walk all over me.
(Bridge)
I'm not a threat,
I'm just a man.
I have dreams and goals,
Just like everyone else.
(Chorus)
I'm black and I'm proud,
I won't let them get me down.
I'm gonna stand up for my rights,
And I won't let them walk all over me.
(Outro)
I'm black and I'm proud,
And I'm not gonna let anyone tell me otherwise.