What the context of H T Johnson's poem The Black Man's Burden?

H.T. Johnson's poem "The Black Man's Burden" was written in response to Rudyard Kipling's infamous poem "The White Man's Burden." Johnson's poem highlights the struggles and burdens faced by Black individuals due to colonization and oppression, offering a counter-narrative to the notion of white superiority and the civilizing mission of Imperialism. It critiques the racist attitudes and discriminatory policies prevalent at the time while advocating for equality and justice for Black people.