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Just Because i'm African-American

Mason Mackie

Just because I’m African-American

Doesn’t mean I belong in the NBA

Doesn’t mean I can’t swim

And doesn’t mean my favorite genre of music is rap

Just because I’m African-American

Doesn’t mean I love KFC

Doesn’t mean I’m the Kool-Aid man

And doesn’t mean I know every urban dance move

Just because I’m African-American

Doesn’t mean drugs are my source of income

Doesn’t mean I’ll steal your shoes

And doesn’t mean I don’t value my education

Just because I’m African-American

Why run a separate race?

Is your race shorter than mine?

Where is the finish line?

Just because I'm different than you.