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This video is about changing the mindset of America. Black does not equal fear. In this video I ask "I am black, do you fear me?" to inspire people to realize their own possible bias. I reference President Obama and many things from the Zimmerman trial. Videographer : Javier Ruiz Music: prod. D.O.P.E.TranscriptI AM BLACKDO YOU FEAR ME?IS IT FROM WHAT YOUVE HEARDOR WHAT YOU SEE?I WEAR SWEAT SHIRTS, POLOS, AND WHITE T'SBUT ITS NOT MY CLOTHeS THAT INDICT MEIts not my actions, education, or personalityIts my nose, my lips and my ancestryWhy does my skin speak louder than the words I sayWe don't assume all whites are Timothy McVeighIf I plead the fifth and don't ad to my caseI can't escape your ideas of my raceIts ok to infer, conclude, perceiveAs long as we know, what we deduct can deceiveAdmit you could be wrongCause you don't know methats all that I ask, I'm begging you pleaseIf I have a ball you clap and cheerBut outside the game you quiver in fearI see purses clutched closer, doors locked as i passWords laced with curses, no wonder we clashJustice in courtWill always fall shortIf we don't begin to take a fresh startThe judge tried to excluded race thats a factBut the jury can't forget that Trayvon was backNo need to see race and then pick us apartCause we all look the same when we stand in the darkNow judge me simply by my dictionhear my emotion pain and convictionI want to enlighten not divideI want respect for your life and mineIf fear is the cause thats something we shareAnd fear is caused from not knowing whats thereSo like President Obama let me be clearIm a black manAnd I'm not going anywhereIm part of some gangs you've heard all aboutI'm an Aggie alumAnd a proud Eagle ScoutEntrepreneur starting a careerI will identify my self so you'll have nothing to fearThe idea of being black has been twisted so muchWere said to be savage , ratchet ghetto,Threatening, lazy, and sit on our buttsAnd those that know me still seem to judgeYou call me white cause I'm non of the aboveI've been called black, and I've been called whiteBased on what you believe neither is rightI am Chris one of a kindSo don't judge me by your experiences but by mineAnd I'm incline to tell you, I'm not aloneIn moments like this we all can be strongLet our voices be heard let them relish the soundHow can we move forward if we all stand our groundAnd after that verdict, the value of my life seemed bleakWhat are my chances if they demonize meWe fear for our lives, to a certain extentBut this video is our self defense