Ashamed of my race? 
And of what race an I? 
I am many in one. 
Thru my veins runs the blood 
Of Red Man, Black Man, Briton, Celt and Scot, 
In warring clash and tumultuous riot. 
I welcome all, 
But love the blood of the kindly race 
That swarthes my skin, crinkles my hair, 
And puts sweet music into my soul.