Hands steady so the lines in the mental illustration is straight

Kujichagulia - Self-Determination

To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves.

Black Star has a song called KOS on its first album that I quoted over a year ago. Every time I listen to it, it gets me motivated to look forward to a new day and give thanks every morning that i wake up. Since self-determination, kujichagulia, is the 2nd Nguzo Saba principle of Kwanzaa, I could not think of a more appropriate topic to write about. Music does have the power to change the world even if it's in small strides. There are many whose voices will never be heard. There are people who will appreciate creativity and effort no matter the weather. If you speak for yourself, others will listen. Yet, the merit they give your words is up to you.

That quick cash'll get your a$$ quick fast in houses of detention
Inner-city concentration camps where no one pays attention
or mentions the ascension of death, til nothing's left
The young, gifted and Black are sprung addicted to crack
All my people where y'all at cause, y'all ain't here
And your hero's using your mind as a canvas to paint fear
With, broad brush strokes and tales of incarceration
-Black Star, KOS