Black Child's Pledge

I pledge allegiance to my Black People.I pledge to develop my mind and body to the greatest extent possible.I will learn all that I can in order to give my best to my People in their struggle for liberation.I will keep myself physically fit, building a strong body free from drugs and other substances which weaken me and make me less capable of protecting myself, my family and my Black brothers and sisters.I will unselfishly share my knowledge and understanding with them in order to bring about change more quickly.I will discipline myself to direct my energies thoughtfully and constructively rather than wasting them in idle hatred.I will train myself never to hurt or allow others to harm my Black brothers and sisters for I recognize that we need every Black Man, Woman, and Child to be physically, mentally and psychologically strong.These principles I pledge to practice daily and to teach them to others in order to unite my People.

The Black Panther, October 26, 1968by Shirley Williams

SElf THOUGHT

I once told myself without my HEART in it
That no matta what i was gonna get it.
No one would NEVER again Hurt my SOUL.
For so long i've allowed people to turn me COLD.
So i start thinking and began to put MYSELF first.
And no matta what i always get hurt.
I've done some WRONG,I've caused some AGONY,
But i took so much they brought out the BAD in me.
My wall is so thick that i push them FARTHER.
Then again i ask myself is this my KARMA.