She, he, me, we....are dying? Our people.
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Posted By: Kamilah Henry on January 18, 2006 I am so sick to my stomach at the state many of our Black sisters and brothers are in today. And I am DEFINITELY not saying that Blacks need to get their act together, like Ray Nagin (New Orleans mayor re: Katrina,) Condeleezza Rice, Bill Cosby (still love him, just don't agree with some things he says). Whose fault it is is completely and absolutely arguable. HOWEVER, I hate that things have not changed since Martin Luther King. His dream is not reality to this day, if not getting worse. But on what I was thinking about --- we're watching a movie in Composition "Once Upon A Time, When We Were Colored." There was this scene in the movie just now (I'm at s chool) where blacks were, you know, out in the field plowing. The movie takes place in the 1960s in the south, to show that times hadn't changed. HOWEVER, during that movie, I saw one of our many black custodians walk past with a broom and some other tool. It was soooo symbolic - he looked like he could be in the movie. His clothes, his facial expression, his tools, working for this predominately white school. UGGGGH. I hate that....(That's why I'm studying AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES.) I love my people, hate to see them below others.... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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I know it can be discouraging, Kam. You are on the right path. Just keep furthering your education and if we each try to do our parts we can continue to move forward; even if it's just baby steps. Stay prayerful!! Mama Mo Wednesday, January 18th 2006 at 12:29PM |
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You know how hard it is to remove a stain from something that you been cleaning for a long time. Like the tarnish on silver products. Think of God cleaning the silverware. Of course you will see the dirt first because it is coming off. But once it is gone, you will be able to see the silverware shine in all its glory. Everything will work out. Remember the story of Noah. God Bless.
Wednesday, January 18th 2006 at 1:43PM |
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Awesome Blog, great to see You intelligent and courageous to speak out! Keep up the great work! Thursday, January 19th 2006 at 8:02PM |
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