Facing professors who were very racist in the former Soviet Union, Yes I Rise
Having to face all kind of humiliations and name calling in the former Soviet Union and Yes I Rise.
Having to be in an examination hall during Christmas day in the former USSR, Yes I Rise
Having been told by a Professor that I would not be able to complete Higher Education because the Education is not for zoo animals, Yes I Rise.
Having been asked, how comes you are so smart when Africans leaves on trees, Yes I Rise.
Having been deserted by the fellow Russian students because I am the only black man in their mist, Yes I Rise.
Having been called monkeys and all sorts of derogatory names in the former Soviet Union, Yes I Rise.
Yes I Rise, despite the harsh whether of former Soviet Union.
Yes I Rise, Due to my determination and perseverance.
Above all, Yes I Rise, because the Lord God is with me in all things I do.
