"SHOWING UP FOR DEATH & FAILURE BY US"

Today I attended the home going service of a 14yr old African American young girl.Her life was ended tragically by "Gun Violence".Upon my arrival I immediately notice the high number of youth & young adults.I assume some were friends and friends supporting friends.Some were probably relatives.They filled the entire 2nd level of the Cathedral in which the service was held.As I sat amongst them,I looked into their many faces.There were expressions of sadness,pain,anger and even puzzlement! As I listen to the best friends of the deceased young girl speak of how much they missed her.One nearly collapsing from grief ,I could feel emotions creeping up inside me.But I held it in,I felt I needed to be strong for the young whom I sat amongst. As I continued listen to the different pastors who spoke at the service.There was one pastor who really caught my attention.He stated to the youth in attendance that it wasn't their fault that Gun Violence was killing  our youth & young adults.Still he never said who's fault it was.Was it gangs or drug dealers or even rap music?He called on elected officials who's districts are filled with Gun  Violence to step up their efforts to prevent more death of our youth.I began to realize the fault was ours,for we are not involved in what is going on in our communities as we should be.Some of us have given up on our youth,especially if there not our own children.Some of us somehow believe they are immune to the Plague of Violence in the community.Some are fearful and some are in denial.We as a people who occupy the communities at large are failing our youth.We're showing up for death,when we should be showing up for life.How many more youth have to die,before we decide "it's time to do something different".Other than showing up for death! Now some may disagree with me,which I have no problem accepting.I will ask them this though,to prove me wrong!I don't want to bury my child or yours.What about you? All our youth in our communities need us,not just our own.So here we are today,"Showing Up For Death" again! Now I ask all of you,"what are we going to do tomorrow?...No Violence-Know Peace!

"WHO'S FUELING THE "NEW JIM CROW"MACHINE"?

Are African Americans unknowingly fueling the "New Jim Crow" machine? Are troubled black male youth & young adults the new commodity in the stock market, for shareholders who have invested in Corporate Corrections prisoners for profit agenda? Can the fact that the high unemployment rate for black males,not be by coincidence?Now let's look at why African Americans are the primary fuel for the "New Jim Crow"machine.Unemployment of black males forcing some to choose crime,in order to survive.Uneducated black males coming from dysfunctional backgrounds,who are in Gangs. Perpetrators of Gun Violence & Drug dealing in African American communities.Black children being primed in schools,who's staff diagnose them as ADHD. Which lead to ADHD meds being prescribed,that cause serious behavior side effects,which effect their thinking process.Poverty leading young black males into male prostitution.The lack of black fathers stepping up for their children.Black women who continue to have babies by men who abandon them and the child.What about black males who are listening to those on Urban radio. Thinking they're being schooled by them,are really fooled by them.Attraction by distraction is how the "New Jim Crow" machine is being fueled. Separation by frustration.This is all happening by design."Oh" did I mention the lack of African Americans paying attention.Time to catch on to what's in effect as I write this blog.That young African American's future across the nation is in a "State Of Emergency".............No Violence-Know Peace

"TRUTH BE TOLD,URBAN AMERICA DON'T LIKE THE TRUTH"!

Urban America in some parts of this nation is in denial.Living under siege due to Gun Violence and burying our children has become the norm.Urban America's lack of courage & commitment to prevent more death is proof.Urban America has a big issue when it comes to Unity.Urban America still has not caught on to the fact,that Unity is the master key that will unlock all the chains of learned helplessness & internalized oppression.Urban America is still waiting for the Calvary to save them.Not accepting that they are the Calvary and it's way pass time to save themselves.Urban America has chosen to forget about their predecessors who by Unity, sacrifice & commitment for human & civil rights.Led to the beginning of equal rights,that Urban America benefits from today.Urban America believes we have arrived in society,truth is we haven't.The progress that was made has stalled by Urban America.Urban America's children's education is lacking due to the parents and placing the blame on teachers & schools.Urban America believes they're powerless against those who've convinced them there is no hope.Truth be told it's being done by design.Urban America is giving their money to Mega churches,which do nothing for the urban communities which surround the church.This is why Urban communities have no businesses of their own.Urban America is electing local officials and not holding them accountable to address the ills of Urban communities.Urban America wont let go of suffering from the Willie Lynch syndrome.There is no trust of one another in Urban America.Urban America suffers from high unemployment & poverty,still Urban America is the biggest consumer in the nation.Urban America's mindset is every man & woman for themselves,survival of the fittest. Never mind who gets let behind.Urban America is in it's own way,blocking themselves from changing their conditions in Urban America.Urban America is headed in the wrong direction,is in dire need of GPS. The road is leading to a dead end.Urban America it's time to learn to believe in yourselves again.The prisons are filling up with troubled youth & young adults and so are the grave yards.Does Urban America have a fear of change and truth."Truth Be Told,Urban America Doesn't Like The Truth".........No Violence-Know Peace!

"ABSENTEE MOMS & UNFIT MOTHERS/YOU DON'T GET A PASS"

In today's society aided by America's Family Court System,in some cases not all.Unfit mother's & absentee mom's get a pass.Some of these woman have long records of abuse & neglect with the local children family services,still somehow custody of the children  is given to these woman.They also owe large amounts of child support for the child who's in the fathers custody.Are they getting a pass from the system?These same woman continue to get pregnant,are on public assistance and not willing to become a better parent or a productive member of society.Generally these woman have 3 to 10 children.The fathers are no where to be found,still these woman continue to have babies.It's as if they have no sense of what their doing.Their children are growing up in a dysfunctional home.Generally the children are exposed to different men,drugs & physical abuse.Boys with these kinds of woman raising them.Wind up joining gangs, going to jail and have issues in school, etc.The girls follow the path of the mother when it come to boys.These mothers will give their children ADHD meds. because the school guidance counselor said their child is too active,plus you can get more free money from the state.They will jump on this without hesitation.Getting a second opinion is the furthest thought in their mind.This money is not being spent on the children.This money is spent on weaves,nails & eyelashes.They leave the children to fend for themselves,while they're out doing whatever.These same woman have the inability to accept personal responsibility for their actions and how they are living.Now let's talk about the absentee mother who is not in their child's life by choice.She doesn't take out the time to get involved with her child.Why because she doesn't want to nor does she contribute monetarily.And when she does occasionally,she wants a medal. Meanwhile she owes rears in child support and the local child support courts are not pursuing her in the same manner they would pursue a father who owes child support.I wonder why that is?There a lot of men in jail due to not paying child support,at the same time you have absentee moms. Who are not in jail.There's not a lot of focus on this issue,well it's time to change that.In some courts change is happening.I hope it catches on across America.If the courts can go after the fathers,then the courts can go after the mothers.It's time to get the message out "Absentee Moms & Unfit Mothers","You Don't Get A Pass"!
No Violence-Know Peace!

"FATHERLESS YOUTH/IT'S TIME TO MAN UP"

Many of our troubled youth & young adults are fatherless,especially in urban communities across the nation.Many of their fathers are incarcerated or on drugs.Some are dead,so let's not focus on them.Let's focus on the fathers who have abandoned their sons & daughters and their responsibilities.These fathers are living their lives with no concern for the child they helped conceive.These men seem to be totally unaware of the impact of what they have done to their child.These same men blame the mother of the child,for their irresponsibility as fathers.Most of these men didn't grow up with fathers,not acknowledging the impact it had on their own lives.Does it ever occur to them it's time to break the cycle,and give their children what they didn't have.These same men have the nerve to get angry when they are ordered to appear in court for child support.I say if your not taking care of your child,who cares if you get angry.It's time to man up!Your son or daughter need you in a mighty way,not just monetarily.For guidance & protection,if you don't know how to be a father,then learn.Talk to responsible fathers you know,Attend fatherhood workshops & parental skills classes.Men who who are not steppin up for their children are part of the senseless death of our youth, in our communities.Stop only showing up for your child's funeral and get involved in your child's life.They need you right now.Men need to get over whatever differences they may have with their child's mother.Their child has become collateral damage because of it.Too many single mothers in urban communities today.Stop being baby daddies and be a father.Give your child a chance to have something,you may not have had as a child.Children are a gift from God.Our children are dying,part of the reason is no father in their lives.It's time to wake up and realize it's not about you it's about your child.If  you call yourself a man,then it's time to "Man Up" for your son or daughter....No Violence-Know Peace!

THE ILLUSIONS OF SOLUTIONS=MASS CONFUSION,

Armed teachers,bulletproof backpacks and law enforcement in every school.NRA's solution is "A good guy with gun is the solution to a bad guy with a gun". Banning of assault weapons,stricter gun laws.More thorough back ground checks of people buying guns.Media frenzy on the Gun issue as a whole. Celebrities making videos and cameos saying "Enough".Gun buy backs on the rise,mean while gun sales increase.In Urban communities nothings changed,shootings still occur on a daily basis.Suburban communities demand action on stopping the shootings of innocent people.The perpetrators of mass shootings are always lone gunmen & insane hmm!Families shattered,children traumatized in Suburban communities.Grabs a nation's attention,meanwhile in Urban communities children have been dying,parents burying their babies for quite sometime now. Troubled youth & young adults gunning each other down in Urban communities and no outrage from the nation.Mental health is on the table.The President signs a E/O because Americas unstable.Is anything going to change, probably in Suburbia there will be some change.Not in Urban communities.Because if there's a plan to stop the violence,Urban communities aren't in the equation.People feeding into the illusions of solutions,not realizing it's all a delusion.Reality is it's the sign of the times.Confusing us to the point of frustration.While we wait and see what will happen, remember if nothing changes,nothing changes.......... No Violence-Know Peace

"WITHOUT WARNING"

Recently here in America there have been mass shootings.The shooting of innocent children & adults by supposedly lone gunmen with the same M/O.What is really going on is the question some of us have yet to ask ourselves.These mass shootings are occurring more frequently,and I believe something else is happening in America.Our government knows and is not telling the people of this country who's behind these mass shootings.Let's take a look where these shootings are taking place.Malls,theaters,schools,etc located in towns where folks believe they are safe from Mass shootings.Are these places deliberately targeted?Has anyone read the Executive Order 13603 the President signed on 03/16/12.Was this E/O signed because of a outside threat to America or a inside threat.Gun Violence in Urban communities and Mass shootings in Suburban communities is there a connection?Probably not,one thing is for sure people are dying. Foreign terrorism is what American soldiers put their lives on the line to protect us from.Who's protecting us from,what I believe is home grown terrorism.I know this reads like a conspiracy,still I suggest you do some research of your own.The media is giving the public sensationalism,not journalism about these mass shootings.Media is controlled by the Government.People dying "Without Warning" are the collateral damage of a war that's been declared inside America,by it's own citizens....NO VIOLENCE-KNOW PEACE!