Comparison: The Case Of Sandra And Trayvon

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For the people in the back without choice, protesters screaming out black lives matter
I hope one day we listen to whats voiced
Brushing us off like it's some chit chatter

For the cases of Sandra and Trayvon because he wasnt ever convicted this is for the innocent lives nowgone somehow this always leaves me conflicted

For the four words that are dividing us make america great again? but how because our nations built on mistrust to respect each other should be our vow

This is for the words said by Martin king,
I hope one day we will fufill the

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