Quote the dialogue correctly using quotation marks, punctuation, and tag phrases

Hey, you.

Support the black community

But this is not an opportunity

To profit or to boost your platform

Because that could confuse or misinform

Oh, and support the aboriginals too

(they’ve got it worst than me and you)

But black lives is what matters right now

Research when to help and how

But don’t ask a black person because they need their space

Verify information so it’s not out of place

But only by official organizations

And not by random people’s creations

And make sure if they do, they’re black

Because people will go back and back

Into picking apart everything you said

Who said it, why they did it and if it’s the message they want to spread

Also, listen to the black people in the community

All that matters is the unity

Share information but not obnoxiously

It can be rejected or taken as camaraderie

Do something and let others know so they can do it too

But also do it quietly so it won’t be misconstrued

Take your words and get offline

You should be living this all the time

Double check what others are sayin’

And don’t believe everyone who wants to weigh in

Talk to people about anti black racism

And ignore the haters and harsh criticism

But don’t just talk to the people who agree

And don’t just do it because it’s trendy

Fundraise money for black organizations

But don’t just go looking for collaborations

It might seem like a money grab

Or interpreted as a ploy to nab

Support black businesses but also support all businesses too

Hey, stop making this about all about you

Continue your activism and support

But make sure you follow those headlines to court

Say something, please DO something, please

But don’t be obnoxious so everyone sees

Don’t announce it to the public, just do it and live it

But don’t forget to tell people how to get involved with it

Say something but don’t say too much and don’t say too little

And say it in the right way as to not diminish or belittle

Don’t refrain from saying anything at all

But if you do say something, make sure you say it all

Make sure it’s well-said or written out

But not if you’re doing it for the hype and the clout

Because everyone will pick it apart

Then we will be right back to the start

Because of this mindset, that view you forgot

But don’t ask a black person because they’re dealing with a lot

Okay, okay, let me get this straight

You want me to come and participate

But do this, don’t do that and do more but not over the top

It’s not our battle to fight but together we must stop

So talk, donate, share, but don’t get caught up in the chatter

I’m beginning to wonder if what I support will even matter