Black History ft. Zebrina Anderson Lyrics

We can, because of what you did

We can, because of what you did

I can lead just like Martin

Speak like Sojourner

Write like I'm Maya

Stand like I'm a million marching

We can, because of what you did

Black History deserves its place

And although I don't feel as if one month is enough to celebrate

Black History deserves this space, and more let me be clear

But since we're here and I have time

I want to shine a light on the life of those who existed in a spectacular way

Individuals who defied unimaginable odds that would crush most people today

Innovators, Educators, Engineers, Demonstrators

Business Owners, Activists, Doctors, Lawyers, Scientists

All who were apart of the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955

Everyone who challenged the system, even if it meant they might lose their lives

We can, because of what you did

We can, because of what you did

I can lead just like Martin

Speak like Sojourner

Write like I'm Maya

Stand like I'm a million marching

We can, because of what you did

The courageous college students who sat in at Woolworth

Jackie Robinson, Bessie Coleman and all who hold the distinction of being the first

Those who fought for change and the soldiers that served

The brilliant creators who never got the recognition they deserved

I salute the pioneers we know and the ones we don't

The brains behind a groundbreaking idea that was stolen

My people are an integral part of the fabric and foundation of this nation

Generations paved the way

Making sacrifices we could never repay

No words, no song, no tribute will ever be enough

But we can honor their legacy and inspire the future for years to come

We can, because of what you did

We can, because of what you did

I can lead just like Martin

Speak like Sojourner

Write like I'm Maya

Stand like I'm a million marching