I got quality training&nbsp;Why make me pay moreI’m super smartI have the experience that is required&nbsp;How much more do I need to get up the ladder?My dignity won’t be the priceEnough of the discriminationI deserve the chance&nbsp;My dignity is my prideDon’t tamper with it&nbsp;I’m meant to be respectedNot taken advantage of&nbsp;The streets are dirty&nbsp;I can’t take more of itI deserve better, successMy masculinity must not define me&nbsp;I refuse to warm your bedBecause I was trained well for that positionGive me the opportunity I deserve&nbsp;Let’s change the narrative&nbsp;&nbsp;We have an economy to resurrect&nbsp;And a generation to protectOur actions go a long wayRespect for impact or nothing!&nbsp;

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