In the shadows of our history, we stand,
Bound by chains unseen, yet felt by hand.
The color of our skin, a silent divide,
Injustice’s sting, forever amplified.

Voices raised, yet often go unheard,
In a world where hate is sharply spurred.
Dreams deferred, hopes dashed in plight,
Yearning for a dawn of equal light.

Hearts united, yet torn apart,
By prejudice’s cruel, unyielding art.
The pain of others, often cast aside,
In the quest for peace, we must abide.

Let love and empathy break the chains,
That hold us in these unjust reigns.
Together, let us rise above the fray,
And build a brighter, fairer day.