We have often been called names, treated as though we didn't belong told of our inabilities based on the view of others and ridiculed for our unique facial and body features.

   These things have inadvertently been passed on for generations causing anger, frustration, hurt, and pain that has unfortunately become a reality for most of us.

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I am black are more than words on a shirt it represents everything that we are ...We are brilliant, resilient, and powerful in our own right and we need to see and hear this more often . Combining self-esteem , productivity and determination through inner beauty and self-worth  is what I am black stands for .