I am the black gold of the sun

I am a black man.

Proudly so.

I'm not into stereotypes, limits, walls, barriers. What I'm into is being the best I can be, for myself and for others. The way in which I do it may not be conventional. I may not be perfect. But my intent is strong, pure. Regardless of my color.

Being black and male lets me acknowledge convention, but not be bound by it. I can shape it into whatever shape I want. What I want the shape to be is good. Simply good. The shape of my words, thoughts, actions, feelings, deeds.

What I want, and what I have, transcends stereotypes of what society thinks black men can be, can accomplish. I want to be as bright a star as I can be.

I am the black gold of the sun.

And so are you.