I am the darker brother.Â
They send me to eat in the kitchenÂ
When company comes,Â
But I laugh,Â
And eat well,Â
And grow strong.Â
Tomorrow,Â
Iâll be at the tableÂ
When company comes.Â
Nobodyâll dareÂ
Say to me,Â
âEat in the kitchen,âÂ
Then.Â
Besides,Â
Theyâll see how beautiful I amÂ
And be ashamedâÂ
I, too, am America.