I am black by designProud of it by choiceThe workings of my mindAre echoed in my voiceA voice seeking to be heardIts message very clearWith every spoken wordI affirm that I am hereTo shape my own destinyWith fairness to every manIn the pursuit of equalityAccording to my maker''s planThough many have triedPresenting many obstaclesI will not be deniedFortitude fills my testiclesEvery challenge I overcomeIs a testament to my willTo be the best I can becomeMy full potential to fullfilThough detractors there may beWishing that I would failI continue striding relentlesslyThis journey no man can curtail