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Now, another detour in the struggle,
The road was never ever a straight way;
We’ve never had a day without trouble.
Most days proved to be really terrible,
Accept when the fair had colored folks day;
But the entrance fee was often double.
Around white folks, you had to be humble,
Always biting your tongue in what you say;
Saying the wrong word, meant real big trouble.
“Whites only” was always acceptable,
And blacks and whites never got the same pay;
Blacks last hired…first fired; inevitable.
Yet, our courage proved unshakeable,
No longer would we live our lives that way;
No more would we be undeniable.
Thus, do not waver in today’s struggle;
Remain on God’s battlefield every day.
Let your hope and faith prove invincible;
He has never failed us when in trouble.
