Black Man
Najee Lyrics

First man to die For the flag we now hold high Was a black man
The first person to die for the American flag was a black man.

The ground where we stand With the flag held in our hand Was first the red man's
The land on which we stand was originally inhabited by Native Americans.

Guide of a ship On the first Columbus trip Was a brown man
The guide of Christopher Columbus' ship on his first trip was a person of color.

The railroads for trains Came on tracking that was laid By the yellow man
The railroad tracks on which trains run were first laid by people of Asian descent.

We pledge allegiance all our lives To the magic colors, red, blue and white But we all must be given The liberty that we defend
While we pledge our allegiance to the flag, we must ensure that everyone is given the freedom we promise to defend.

For with justice not for all men History will repeat again It's time we learned This world was made for all men
If we don't ensure justice for everyone, history will repeat itself, and we must learn that the world is made for all people.

Heart surgery Was first done successfully By a black man
The first successful heart surgery was performed by a black man.

Friendly man who died But helped the pilgrims to survive Was a red man
The Native American who helped the pilgrims to survive was a friendly person who later died.

Farm workers rights Were lifted to new heights By a brown man
Farm workers' rights were improved by the work of a person of Latinx descent.

Incandescent light Was invented to give sight By the white man
The invention of the incandescent light bulb was credited to a person of European descent.

First clock to be made In America was created By a black man
The first clock made in America was invented by a black man.

Scout who used no chart Helped lead Lewis and Clark Was [Incomprehensible]
The guide who helped lead Lewis and Clark was of unknown race.

Use of martial arts In our country got its start By a yellow man
The use of martial arts began in America thanks to a person of Asian descent.

And the leader with a pen Signed his name to free all men Was a white man
The person who signed the Emancipation Proclamation to free slaves was a person of European descent.

Here me out
Listen carefully to the following statements.

Oh, now I know the birthday of a nation Is a time when a country celebrates But as your hand touches your heart Remember we all played a part in America To help that banner wave
The celebration of America's birthday is when we reflect on the fact that we all contributed to the country's success.

Who was the first man to set foot on the North Pole? Mattew Henson, a black man Who was the first American to show the pilgrims at Plymouth The secrets of survival in the new world? Squanto, a red man Who was the soldier of Company G Who won high honors for his courage And heroism in World War 1? Sing Lee, a yellow man Who was the leader of united farm workers And helped farm workers maintain dignity and respect? Caesar Chavez, a brown man Who was the founder of blood plasma And the director of the Red Cross blood bank? Dr. Charles Drew, a black man Who was the first American heroine Who aided the Lewis and Clark expedition? Sacajewa, a red woman Who was the famous educator and semanticist Who made outstanding contributions to education in America? Hayakawa, a yellow man Who invented the world's first stop light and the gas mask? [Incomprehensible] a black man Who was the American surgeon Who was one of the founders of neurosurgery? Harvey William Cushing, a white man Who was the man who helped design the nation's capitol Made the first clock to give time in America and wrote the first almanac? Benjamin Banneker, a black man Who was the legendary hero Who helped establish the League of Iroquois? Hiawatha, a red man Who was the leader of the first microbiotic center in America? [Incomprehensible] a yellow man Who was the founder of the city of Chicago in 1772? Jean Baptiste, a black man Who was one of the organizers of the American Indian Movement? Denis Banks, a red man Who was the Jewish financier Who raised founds to sponsor Cristopher Columbus' voyage to America? Lewis D. Santangol, a white man Who was the woman Who led countless slaves to freedom on the underground railroad? Harriel Tubman, a black woman
These are examples of people of different races and ethnicities who made significant contributions to America.

This world was made for all men God saved His world, all men All people, all babies All children, all colors, all races This world's for you and me This world, my world Your world, everybody's world This world, their world Our world, this world was made for all men
This world belongs to everyone, regardless of race or ethnicity.