Finding My Voice as a Black Jew

Hashem, do You hear me?
Do they hear me?
Calling
Screaming
Begging
Pleading
My people
We are not okay
We are dying
We are suffering
I am angry
I am silent
I am afraid
Hashem? Do You hear me?
Can I speak to the people the way I speak to You?
Will they hear me?
Will they protect me as You do?
I am a Black Jew
I am strong
I am fierce
I am resilient
But I am afraid without You
G-d, I pray I find my voice
The way I’ve found You
….
As I wear my kippah today
Remembering that you always walk with me
I wear it walking with You
Because I live
Because I will no longer be afraid
As a Black Jew
Hashem, our people, my people with You.