Examples Of Stereotypes

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Why do you stereotype me? Is it the way I talk? Or the way I walk? Or is it the fact that you are afraid of me? Can I walk down my street? Oh I for got I’m just another black kid on the block Should I have the right to walk down the sidewalk like everybody else? Don’t you agree? Why you stereotype me? May I have the right to walk in the store with out being watch? Oh yeah I for got you think every black boy going to steal or robbed the store right? But that’s the last thing on my mind; I just came in the store for some butterscotch I don’t want trouble with anyone, all I want is to have my birthrights, enjoy your night Why you stereotype me? Can I walk in peace with my friends without being stop by cops We’re just going to feed the homeless

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