The feelings of disappointment only sparked more conflicted emotions . On one hand , you were trying to end things such as mass incarceration and provide all Americans with health insurance . However , it bothered me how politically correct you were when speaking about police brutality and many more issues regarding racial disparities . You were a teenage inspiration , the first of its kind , but also the leader of a country that still didn ’ t value black lives . The confusion caused me to distance myself from you .
As your presidency nears its final stages , I realize something . I realize that you are human like the rest of us . You are like the rest of Black America . No matter what you do it ’ s difficult to transcend this country ’ s white supremacy . Your intentions to make a change was obvious . You did your best to improve America . I know you didn ’ t do everything you wanted to do and say everything you wanted to say . There isn ’ t one president who accomplished their entire to-do list . ( SN : The ‘ If folks want to pop off ” quote is nonetheless legendary ). Nonetheless , your humanity and passion was more than affirming for me during my journey to manhood . It motivates me to continue to fight for what I believe in . I know I will make mistakes and sometimes I won ’ t see the seeds I plant grow . Still , I will handle this temporary defeat the same as you , with grace and supreme black excellence .
“ No matter what you do it ’ s difficult to transcend this country ’ s