It was the third week in June, 2002 and WBAI 99.5 FM (a New York based community radio station) needed a theme song for the unjust events that was taking place in America. This was the week that the unfortunate execution of Shaka Sankofa took place. Two and a half years prior we had to deal with the unfortunate incident of Amadou Diallo who was killed in the Bronx, in a hail of 41 bullets by law enforcers from the NYPD. Prior to that we also learned of an incident in 1997 that involved Abner Louima who was sodomized with a broom stick in Brooklyn by civil servants under the banner of the NYPD. These cases were taking place and a new theme song began to air for our education, healing and encouragement through these times. The song was entitled "Till we do something about it,". This song was written and performed by Sam Archer, a humble artist with a strong message. This song came from his 2nd album "The Return." The song eventually became popular at schools celebrating Black History Month and also used as a conversation piece when discussing social issues. Well there's a new song from Sam Archer entitled "My Blackness," another song that provokes positive conversation across color lines. It preaches that we all (All races) deal with similar issues and that one race is not better that the other. There's no need to be afraid of my blackness. Black is beautiful, it's a part of the collage that makes our world a special place in this universe. My Blackness (c) sam archer samali music/ascap 1 Why do you hate like so feelings you may hide but you cannot let go I cannot understand why don't be afraid brother please open your eyes cho Why are you afraid of my blackness why are you afraid of my soul brother please get rid of this madness let's heal this ill so we'll become whole 2 Years of my blood running dry the underdog for life see the look in my eye this isn't how it should be if love's in our hearts we must lift humanity