Jalen+S.

I have a Dream Too  “__I know the Change will come”__

 I have a dream that one day this nation will rise to the top and never fall again. The world would be free from hatred, discrimination and racism. I have a dream that one day more African Americans would become more successful in life, so that we could have more doctors, lawyers, teachers, stockbrokers and engineers. I have a dream that media type="file" key="16 UMI Say's.m4a" width="300" height="50" one day violence would seise and never come back. That all children would become big achievers and not big failures in life.

 I have a dream that everyone on earth could have great access to good health care, good food and have better financial plans. I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day more of gods people would come together as one. As brothers and sister’s.  I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day all children would take life very seriously and that more parents would encourage their children to do good in school and in life. This is my hope and faith. With this faith we will be able to overcome all of our trials and tribulations. This will be the day when change comes. Get ready, get Ready, get Ready!!!

<span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Trajan Pro'; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;"> by Jalen C. Smith

<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Trajan Pro'; line-height: 12px; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;">Music Chosen:

Song: My Umi Say's Artist: Mos Def

Why You chose this song: I chose this song because I felt as if this song focused on African Americans not being afraid to shine. I believe that this song meant that all african americans should have faith in themselves.

Lyrics: <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">I don't wanna write this down, (world... premiere) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I wanna tell you how I feel right now (world... premiere) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I don't wanna take no time to write this down, (world... premiere) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I wanna tell you how I feel right now, hey (world... premiere)

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Tomorrow may never come <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> For you or me <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Life is not promised <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Tomorrow may never show up <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> For you and me <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> This life is not promised

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I ain't no perfect man <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I'm trying to do, the best that I can, <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> With what it is I have <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I ain't no perfect man <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I'm trying to do, the best that I can, <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> With what it is I have

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Put my heart and soul into this song (yes yes) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I hope you feel me <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> From where I am, to wherever you are <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I mean that sincerely <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Tomorrow may never come <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> For and me <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Life is not promised <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Tomorrow may never appear <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> You better hold this very moment very close to you (right now) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Very close to you (right now) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> So close to you, So- close to you (your moment in history is right now!) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Don't be affraid, to let it shine

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> My Umi said shine your light on the world <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Shine your light for the world to see <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> My Abi said shine your light on the world <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Shine your light for the world to see <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> (I want black people to be free, to be free, to be free) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> My Abi said shine your light on the world <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> (Want black people to be free, to be free, to be free) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Shine your light for the world to see <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> (Want black people to be free, to be free, to be free) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> My Umi said shine your light on the world <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> (Want black people to be free, to be free, to be free) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Shine your light for the world to see <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> (Want black people to be free, to be free...)

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Sometimes I get discouraged <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I look around and, things are so weak <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> People are so weak <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Sometimes, <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Sometimes I feel like crying <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Sometimes my heart gets heavy <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Sometimes I just want to leave and fly away (fly fly fly, like a dove) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Sometimes I don't know what to do with myself (ow!) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Passion takes over me <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I feel like a man <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Going insane <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Losing my brain <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Trying to maintain <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Doing my thang <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Hey hey hey hey hey <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Put my heart and soul into this y'all <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I hope you feel me <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Where I am, to wherever you are (ha ha ha ha) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Sometimes I don't want to be bothered <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Sometimes I just want a quiet life, with <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Me and my babies, me and my lady <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Sometimes I don't want to get into no war <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> (Black people to be free, to be free...) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Sometimes I don't wanna be a soldier <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Sometimes I just wanna be a man, but

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Umi said shine your light on the world <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Shine your light for the world to see <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> My Abi said shine your light on the world <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Shine your light for the world to see <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> (I want black people to be free, to be free, to be free) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> My dreamers(?) said shine your light on the world <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> (Want black people to be free, to be free, to be free) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Shine your light for the world to see <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> (Want black people) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> My elders said shine your light on the world (Hey hey) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Shine your light for the world to see

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> I want black people to be free, to be free, to be free <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> All my people to be free, to be free, to be free <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Oh black people to be free, to be free, to be free <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Oh black people to be free, to be free, to be free

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> That's all that matters to me //[x7]//

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Black people unite and let's all get down <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Gotta have what, <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Gotta have that love <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Peace and understanding <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> One God, one light <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> One man, one voice, one mic <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Black people unite come on and do it right <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Black people unite come on and do it right <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Black people unite come on and get down <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Gotta have what, <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Love, peace and understanding <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> One God, one voice, one life <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> One man, gon' shine my light <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Black people unite, now hop up and do it right <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Black people unite, now come on and do it right <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Yeah baby that's what I like <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Yeah baby that's what I like <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> Yeah baby that's what I like... <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> (Black people, my people....)