Millions More Movement
Yesterday's gathering in Washington DC was wonderfull! It was a blessing to be among so many people of color. The speeches were inspiring. Everyone feels that there is more work to be done in the black community, America, and the world. How do we measure the success of yesterday? I can't speak for the entire event, or all of the participants. We have to start with ourselves. Each individual person that was present will have to do his or her part to improve their personal conditions, and we must work collectively to make a difference in the lives of others. There are many positive things happening in the black community; however, the media doesn't cover it. It doesn't make the news.
The news that is reported by white media has the slant of black media. They write about things from their perspective. What is the pervasive white perspective of black people? Unfortunately it is negative. It is not entirely the fault of black people that they are viewed so negatively. White Americans had to think very little of black people, African people in order to subject them to chattel slavery for hundreds of years. We started our as less than in the eyes of white people before our ancestors even arrived on the Atlantic coasts. White supremacy is an illness. It is not healthy. Billions around the globe have died as a result of white supremacist ideology and practices.
Alternative news agencies must exist. Every people, culture, tribe should have news media outlets that they own so that stories/news/information can reflect their beliefs, values, and culture. It hurts me daily to read news stories about me, my culture, my needs as a black person written by ill-intentioned people (regardless of race) who don't have my or my cultures best interest at heart.
Why is it that so many non-white people respond positively to the call of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan? Minister Farrakhan has demonstrated that he isn't interested in kissing the ass of the powers that be for personal gain. He does not have favor with the White House or other politicians with power. Minister Farrakhan says LOUDLY what many people of color in America and throughout the world feel in relation to the systematic unbalanced, unequal treatment of people of color by white people. Minister Farrakhan shines a spot light on issues that impacts black Americans and shares what he sees. The issues that the Minister vocalizes are not just issues that the minister sees with his eyes alone. It's not just a Nation of Islam thing. Members of the Nation of Islam are the mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, etc . of others in the United States and abroad. We all share the same experiences. They came from us. We are each other. The media acts as if they are from a different planet who's views don't reflect those of other African-Americans. That's not true. If white America spent time listening to and in dialogue with people of color instead of telling us what we think and feel, they would have a better understanding of who black people are, and what they think and believe.
Not all people of color agree with Minister Farrakhan. Some people of color dislike him greatly. Why do so many people of color heed his call? That speaks for itself. Black people are viewed as stupid, naive and/or mislead if they support Minister Farrakhan. Sorry, but contrary to popular belief Black people are smarter, and more intelligent, and more intuitive than some would believe.
Why haven't black conditions improved more than they have if we are so intelligent? There are many reasons why the living conditions of Americans have deteriorated. A part of it has to do with the priorities of our country. What is happening on a National level to improve the conditions of black Americans or impoverished Americans? The middle class is doing okay compared to the poor. The negative statistics that are quoted about blacks; do they reflect the middle class of blacks or just the poor? We know that black people, people of color of disproportionately poor compared to white people. Why? Does the history of a black persons low status in America have something to do with it? Everyone of us has to take personal responsibility for our conditions, but we must also recognize the role that government plays in helping to improve or cause further deterioration of a peoples situation. For example, there is no reason that our elderly or others have to choose between purchasing life saving medications and eating. We spend millions daily in Iraq . We can't just blame the poor or disadvantaged for their condition when they are not solely responsible for it.
Millions More Movement
We must participate in our own liberation. Contact a local organizing committee in your area. They are all over the United States. Get involved! Do something! We must! No one can afford to wait on a government that doesn't see them as a priority. That goes for every American! At the same time, we must hold politicians/leaders accountable. If we don't call them, write them, or vote, we seal our own fate.
Participate in your own liberation. Don't get sidetracked and anesthetized by things that don't really matter. Be response-able!
The news that is reported by white media has the slant of black media. They write about things from their perspective. What is the pervasive white perspective of black people? Unfortunately it is negative. It is not entirely the fault of black people that they are viewed so negatively. White Americans had to think very little of black people, African people in order to subject them to chattel slavery for hundreds of years. We started our as less than in the eyes of white people before our ancestors even arrived on the Atlantic coasts. White supremacy is an illness. It is not healthy. Billions around the globe have died as a result of white supremacist ideology and practices.
Alternative news agencies must exist. Every people, culture, tribe should have news media outlets that they own so that stories/news/information can reflect their beliefs, values, and culture. It hurts me daily to read news stories about me, my culture, my needs as a black person written by ill-intentioned people (regardless of race) who don't have my or my cultures best interest at heart.
Why is it that so many non-white people respond positively to the call of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan? Minister Farrakhan has demonstrated that he isn't interested in kissing the ass of the powers that be for personal gain. He does not have favor with the White House or other politicians with power. Minister Farrakhan says LOUDLY what many people of color in America and throughout the world feel in relation to the systematic unbalanced, unequal treatment of people of color by white people. Minister Farrakhan shines a spot light on issues that impacts black Americans and shares what he sees. The issues that the Minister vocalizes are not just issues that the minister sees with his eyes alone. It's not just a Nation of Islam thing. Members of the Nation of Islam are the mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, etc . of others in the United States and abroad. We all share the same experiences. They came from us. We are each other. The media acts as if they are from a different planet who's views don't reflect those of other African-Americans. That's not true. If white America spent time listening to and in dialogue with people of color instead of telling us what we think and feel, they would have a better understanding of who black people are, and what they think and believe.
Not all people of color agree with Minister Farrakhan. Some people of color dislike him greatly. Why do so many people of color heed his call? That speaks for itself. Black people are viewed as stupid, naive and/or mislead if they support Minister Farrakhan. Sorry, but contrary to popular belief Black people are smarter, and more intelligent, and more intuitive than some would believe.
Why haven't black conditions improved more than they have if we are so intelligent? There are many reasons why the living conditions of Americans have deteriorated. A part of it has to do with the priorities of our country. What is happening on a National level to improve the conditions of black Americans or impoverished Americans? The middle class is doing okay compared to the poor. The negative statistics that are quoted about blacks; do they reflect the middle class of blacks or just the poor? We know that black people, people of color of disproportionately poor compared to white people. Why? Does the history of a black persons low status in America have something to do with it? Everyone of us has to take personal responsibility for our conditions, but we must also recognize the role that government plays in helping to improve or cause further deterioration of a peoples situation. For example, there is no reason that our elderly or others have to choose between purchasing life saving medications and eating. We spend millions daily in Iraq . We can't just blame the poor or disadvantaged for their condition when they are not solely responsible for it.
Millions More Movement
We must participate in our own liberation. Contact a local organizing committee in your area. They are all over the United States. Get involved! Do something! We must! No one can afford to wait on a government that doesn't see them as a priority. That goes for every American! At the same time, we must hold politicians/leaders accountable. If we don't call them, write them, or vote, we seal our own fate.
Participate in your own liberation. Don't get sidetracked and anesthetized by things that don't really matter. Be response-able!
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