Why I'm Proud to Be a Black Person

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I’m proud to be a black person. I’m not just saying this because it’s Pride Month, although that’s surely a factor. As you probably know, black people have been through some rough times in America over the last 100 years or so, but we’ve made it through and continue to do amazing things. We deserve recognition for our accomplishments.

If you read the black trivia questions you’ll see that we’ve accomplished so much that it’s hard to believe. And I’m not just talking about basketball here, although black people are definitely good at that. We have also made significant contributions in many other fields of endeavor.

Here are just a few reasons why I’m proud to be black:

We have overcome.

The resilience of Black people is inspiring and admirable. Despite the long history of slavery, segregation, and discrimination that has been inflicted upon us, we have still managed to achieve success in so many areas of life. From sports to entertainment to business and politics – Black people have shown time and again that they can overcome any obstacle thrown their way with grace and perseverance. We are a testament to the power of determination.

We’re diverse.

Diversity is a source of strength and pride for Black people. We come from different cultures, religions, and languages; our skin tones range from light to dark; we have all types of hairstyles and body shapes – each one unique in its own way. This diversity brings us together as a community, allowing us to appreciate the beauty that comes with being part of something bigger than ourselves. We are proud to be diverse.

We celebrate ourselves.

We have a rich and vibrant culture that we are proud of. We celebrate our diversity and have a strong sense of community.

We like to dance, sing, and make lots of jokes. We love to eat delicious food and enjoy ourselves with family and friends.

We are proud of who we are as black people.

We give each other strength to stay strong.

We are a community.

We are a family. The love we have for each other is the same as any other sibling or cousin or aunt, but more than that, we’re proud of our individuality and how far we’ve come as a people. We support each other in times of need and celebrate when someone has achieved something great, regardless of whether they’re in our own family. It’s an incredible thing to be able to stand up for one another in such a way that reinforces the idea that Black Lives Matter and all lives matter — not just because it’s what’s right but because it’s what makes us strong together as Black people who know how powerful our community can be when it works toward supporting itself.

Our hair is amazing.

I’m proud to be a black person because our hair is amazing.

Hair is one of the most important aspects of black culture, and it’s also a symbol of strength. Our hair has been used as a political statement and even as an instrument for social change. Black women have been breaking boundaries with their natural hair since the early 1900s, when they started wearing their chemically straightened or relaxed tresses in updos, ponytails and braids instead of perms. The natural hair movement began around 1977 when singer Diana Ross told Ebony magazine that she hadn’t dyed her hair in five years because “God gave me this beautiful ebony color.” She later went on to say that she didn’t want to look like “an old white lady” anymore, and we’ve never looked back since.

There are so many reasons why I’m proud to be a black person, and if you’re not already one yourself then now’s probably not too late. Give us some time; we’ll show y’all what’s up soon enough.”

Our skin and the melanin in it are beautiful.

Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its color. It’s responsible for protecting your body from the sun’s harmful rays, as well as ensuring that hair and eyes are black too.

We’re so proud to have dark skin. Dark skin can be beautiful because it symbolizes strength, resilience, and perseverance in times of adversity, which is exactly what we need right now:

Our music, art, literature, and culture are exceptional.

One of the most striking things about being a black person is the way our music, art, literature and culture are exceptional. Think about it: we have a rich history of innovation in these fields that has lasted for hundreds of years. Our music is a unique mix of European folk traditions with West African drumming and singing styles. In fact, many would say there wouldn’t be bluegrass or jazz without us.

Our dance moves are also unique, the Lindy Hop springs to mind as an example, and have influenced everything from hip-hop to ballet. And then there’s poetry: Langston Hughes was one of America’s most prominent poets during the Harlem Renaissance (a movement amongst black artists), while Wole Soyinka won an award for literature at age 50. He went on to become Nigeria’s first Nobel Prize winner in 1986.

Conclusion

I’m proud to be black. I’m proud of my heritage, my ancestors and what they have endured so that we can live in the United States today. We have overcome a lot and we continue to do so every day. I am grateful for all the contributions that black people have made to this country and for the way that our culture has helped shape America into what it is today.