Our culture founded from oppression
Yet we don't have acceptance for 'em

from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis (Ft. Macklemore & Mary Lambert) – Same Love Lyrics on Rap Genius

The USA was founded when trying to free itself from religious and government pressure in England, but now we oppress others. Unfortunately America has a long history of oppression beginning with the persecution of Native Americans, slavery, and now with the condemning of homosexuals based on religious beliefs.

He’s also referencing hip-hop culture. He recognizes hip-hop’s origins as an African-American response to a less-privileged position in society.

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