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A new poem to address the ignorance of our inner city youth....Please publish and share with your contacts! Start the year by addressing the "N" word and educate our young people!

Please don't confuse me with a nigger!
By Alberto O. Cappas

Please don't confuse me with a nigger!
I'm a Black Man; I'm a proud African American;
I'm a Latino; I'm a proud Puerto Rican!
I plan to pursue an appropriate education based on my goals;
As I read years ago, Education is the passport to the future, for
Tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.

Please don't confuse me with a nigger!
Beware of negative images and values,
For what so ever you sow, so shall you reap!
As I learned years ago from a man who reached the mountain top,
I know that today we are not judged by the color of the skin,
But by the content of the character that one displays.
I wear my clothes appropriately, especially my pants,
Let us not be compared!

Please don't confuse me with a nigger!
Black Men love their women with their heart;
Niggers love women for their bodies;
Black Men use money as an instrument to advance the race;
Niggers use money as a weapon to destroy the youth of the race.

Please don't confuse me with a nigger!
A nigger comes in all colors;
Take the time and discover the word in the books of history,
And not on the streets of ignorance!
Please, please!
My love ones are my friends, my brothers and my sisters;
They are not my niggers!

English Version:
The Educational  Pledge
By Alberto O. Cappas & Miguel A. Montes

IN DEDICATION TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

I pledge to maintain a
Healthy Mind and Body
Staying away from the Evil of drugs
I pledge always to try my best to understand
The importance of Knowledge and Education
I pledge to paint a positive picture of where
I plan to be tomorrow
Not allowing obstacles to stop the growth of my Plans
I pledge to seek Answers to Questions,
With the Understanding that they
Will lead to other discoveries
I pledge to work diligently
With the Awareness and Confidence
That hard work today will serve
As the seeds for my strong Tree tomorrow,
A Tree that no one will be able to tear down
I pledge to learn proper languages,
Beginning with my Mother's
Always prepared to appreciate others
I pledge to gain a better understanding of who I am
By understanding my Cultural roots,
To fully accept who
I am as a Spiritual and Human being,
A Rainbow of many Cultures and Colors
I pledge to overcome any personal misfortunes
Becoming Stronger from such misfortunes
Always striving to become
A compassionate and
wise person.
Spanish Version:
La Promesa Educacional
Por Alberto O. Cappas & Miguel A. Montes

DEDICADO A LOS NINOS Y FAMILIAS

Yo prometo mantener
Mente y cuerpo saludable
Alejandome del maligno vicio de las drogas
Prometo siempre esforzarme para mejor comprender
La importancia del conocimiento y la educación
Pintando un retrato positivo hacia donde
Pienso estar mañana
No permitiendo obstaculos que tronchen el desarrollo
De mis proyectos hacia el futuro
Prometo buscar respuestas a mis preguntas
Comprendiendo que las repuestas a preguntas
A veces nos llevan a otros descubrimientos
Prometo trabajar con esfuerzo
Con el conocimiento y confianza
Que el trabajo arduo hoy servirá
Como semillas para el árbol fuerte del mañana
Un árbol que jamás se podrá arrancar
Prometo aprender idiomas correctamente
Comenzando con el de mi madre
Siempre dispuesto a apreciar los de otros
Prometo lograr mejor conocimiento de mi persona
Con el conocimiento de mis raices culturales
Aceptando quién soy como ser espiritual y ser humano
Un arco iris de varias culturas y colores
Prometo vencer mis desgracias personales
Haciéndome más fuerte por las desdichas
Siempre esforzándome hacia la potencialidad
De ser una persona de
compacion y sabia.
Motivational Videos
Spanish translation by Coral Caporale, JD
This painting, "All That is Good" by Liz Marotti, was purchased by Alberto O. Cappas, founder/president, The Educational Pledge