**Verse 1:** In the heart of Africa, where the journey began Our ancestors laid the foundation, for a world to plan Black women led the way, with strength and with pride Their wisdom guided us forward, through the darkest of nights **Pre-Chorus:** From the pyramids to the present day We've been building a legacy, in every way Through trials and tribulations, we've always found a way To rise above the hate, and shine brighter each day **Chorus:** She builds black, she builds strong A future for her people, where they all belong With every step forward, she claims her right She builds black, She builds black, shining bright **Verse 2:** From the fields of cotton to the halls of power Black women have fought for justice, in every hour Nothing can hold us back, no chains can bind Our spirit is unbreakable, our love is aligned **Pre-Chorus:** From the pyramids to the present day We've been building a legacy, in every way Through trials and tribulations, we've always found a way To rise above the hate, and shine brighter each day **Chorus:** She builds black, she builds strong A future for her people, where they all belong With every step forward, she claims her right She builds black, She builds black, shining bright **Bridge:** In our hearts, we know the truth We are the ones who built this world anew With love, with sweat, with blood and tears We'll keep on building, through all the years **Chorus:** She builds black, she builds strong A future for her people, where they all belong With every step forward, she claims her right She builds black, She builds black, shining bright **Chorus:** She builds black, she builds strong A future for her people, where they all belong With every step forward, she claims her right She builds black, She builds black, shining bright **Outro:** In the silence, we hear our mothers' voice Guiding us forward, with a love that never choice To build, to create, to lift each other up high We'll keep on building, 'til the sky meets the eye. **Chorus:** She builds black, she builds strong A future for her people, where they all belong With every step forward, she claims her right She builds black, She builds black, shining bright **Chorus:** She builds black, she builds strong A future for her people, where they all belong With every step forward, she claims her right She builds black, She builds black, shining bright **Chorus:** She builds black, she builds strong A future for her people, where they all belong With every step forward, she claims her right She builds black, She builds black, shining bright