In the last post, this writer said that Black America is in a dangerous position. That position is that they don't control their fate, but people who don't have their best interest in mind do. Living and dying at the whim of people that don't like you is quite the unenviable position. That being said, the question is whether or not the damage can be undone? Can Black America recover?
The answer is yes. As long as you still live and breath, it's not too late. It won't be easy and you may not live to see it, but what you do now can make things better for your future generations.
First, you must learn your history. There's a saying that you learn history so that you can avoid repeating it. This is true, as this writer has done history and has seen that America is going backwards. Read books and watch films and see how the people used to act and talk in the past. Now compare that to how people are acting and talking now. You see and hear how similar things are. Or ask a person that was actually there (like a parent or grandparent) if you're fortunate enough to still have such individuals in your life. This writer often hears from older Blacks that racism today is worse than it was in the sixties. That's a powerful statement coming from someone old enough to compare today with the Jim Crow era.
Also, you'll notice that everyone that Blacks considered to be allies gets ahead, yet Blacks continue to fall behind. Feminists (more on them in the future), Asians, Jews, Latinos, Arabs, and even gays have all gotten things at your expense by using your hard work. You partner with them, march and protest, they get what they want, then throw you away like garbage. You don't have to believe it. Just do the history.
Second, find a way to revive the Black economy. In the city where this writer resides, there is virtually no Black economy. Unless you need a haircut or want to eat some good BBQ ribs, Blacks may as well not even exist here (sadly, this isn't a joke). There are no Black factories, Black banks, or anything meaningful. Heck, there's not even a Black bike shop and a lot of Blacks ride bikes around here. That is a crying shame.
What's the point of saying all that? Simply put, you have to beg whites for things because you don't have these things and can't get them on your own. You don't have to worry about the white man not giving you a job when you own the companies. You don't have to worry about the white man keeping food from you if you run the supermarket. You don't have to worry about the white man miseducating your kids if you run the schools. You don't have to worry about the white man poisoning your water (looking at you Flint, Michigan) if you control the infrastructure. This writer could go on, but he believes the message has been received.
To wrap things up, Black empowerment isn't about hating whites or hating gays or any of that garbage that does nothing for you in the long run. It's about getting up, being accountable, taking charge, and controlling your own fate. Because when others control your fate, you're always going to be second-class. You don't have to settle for crumbs when you make the bread. Stay tuned for a part two.
Until next time...
You are exactly correct about black history. They were totally making it before the 1960's. People are not willing to let history unfold. (For example, the majority of states would have been pro gay marriage in time, but instead it was pushed through! Now there is backlash) Blacks were doing just fine and making progress from slavery. If only the majority of blacks would stop listening to the likes of Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson and would listen instead to Thomas Sowell and Walter Williams. Peace out.
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