"ANGRY BLACKMAN WHEN WILL YOU LEARN"!

Dear Angry Blackman,
I used to be you like you.Always angry at society and all it's ills.I let my emotionally charged mindset fuel my reckless behavior & thinking.Always reactive,never proactive.No one could teach me anything,cause I thought I knew everything.Doing the same angry things and always receiving the same angry results.If you didn't think like me,something was wrong with you.Never the problem,still neither the problem solver.So why was I so angry? Lets'see,self inflicted pain,no critical thinking skills.Listening to people who were angry like me.Being a victim of racism.Angry at watching my culture suffer.I thought I could keep justifying being a Angry Blackman. Then one day I had an awakening,you see I had been asleep for quite sometime.I was awaken by those who had been just as angry as me at one time.They taught me how to think different in order to feel and act different.Now yes this was a process,which took time & practice.Now once I made this transition,those angry folk I used to listen to,became angry with me.This is due to me having a healthier mindset.They told me I didn't understand the plight of the Blackman or my culture.How wrong they were,I climbed out of the pit of suffering by my own thinking,which they wanted me to remain in.I'm well aware of what's going on with the plight of Blackmen,I'm a Blackman remember.I can no longer afford to be Angry Blackman.My culture needs critical thinkers,our children are killing each other or being killed by reckless law enforcement,unemployment,whole black families declining,lack of real unity in my culture.Accept for when it's blaming others,and that never last long.I'm disappointed in the fact my culture has not caught on to the fact that the Angry Blackman mindset changes nothing in society or themselves.Yes someone had to wake me up,So this is my way of waking you up.It's as simple as this.We have a Blackman in the White House,who as far as I'm concerned.Has showed us how to handle racism,injustice and constant attacks of every kind.He has never given in to a Angry Black man mindset,to deal with those who want him too.He has kept them off balance by being proactive not reactive.No one can deny it's working.Time to wake up Angry Blackman,ask yourself this question.How's that angry mindset working for you,hopefully you'll answer yourself truthfully.Healthy & critical thinking skills are a must.Society has got you figured out.Due to the repeated Angry Blackman mindset.Change your thinking you will witness change in you & society.No more emotional solutions that don't work.Time to be healthy thinkers and do things different.Give yourself a break,and become willing to let go of the angry mindset.Really what do you have to lose by thinking healthier.I'll tell you what you will lose,that Angry Blackman mindset.
Sincerely,
A Blackman who used to be like you

No Violence-Know Peace!

"WE SHALL OVER COME,DID WE"?

How many remember the song "We Shall Over Come"?It was the song sung by MLK and those who stood with him during the civil rights movement in the 60's.This song was spiritually inspirational for those who were committed to overcome civil injustice,racial inequality,poverty,etc.This song was sung as rocks were thrown,dogs attacking,police beatings of marchers determined to overcome being treated less than human.Some marchers even lost their lives.Black folks had enough and were unconditionally committed to the movement to change their conditions & status in America.As a child I watched what was happening on TV and listened to the radio to the beginning of change for the oppressed citizens of America.The process had begun,no more sitting in the back of the bus.No more suppression of voting rights.Children of color could attend schools who's policies forbid them from attending."We Shall Over Come",yes we were hopeful ,people of color were making progress towards equality.Then came the assassinations of prominent Black leaders,MLK,Malcolm X and others.This slowed the progression of the "Peoples Movement",the singing seem to stop,the progress that was made was not being nurtured.Complacency seemed to set in by the people through the following years.Did some of us believed that we had arrived in society?Had we forgotten about what sacrifices were made for us,had we lost our way?How did we allow our self respect & pride,our love for one another slip away.What happened to us through the years,maybe it was the "Heroin & Crack epidemic.That swept through communities of color,leaving devastation & death.Has our courage been depleted through the years.It is now 2014,the era of "Sex & Violence.The biggest "Crisis" in America today is "Gun Violence".This is the scourge & plague in America's communities of color.There's a aura of hopelessness coming from people of color today.Remember those who had less than nothing that started the process of change,though today people of color have more.Reality is we still have nothing as a people.No empowerment,no Unity,no real family structure or moral fiber.Children of color killing one another.Our passion to stand for what is right has diminished.We complain on our knees,still we won't stand up for our children.Today we must "Overcome" ourselves,because we've allowed ourselves to forget.Living in denial about how we have a part in what has happened to us.In order to start the process,we have to be willing to be forthright in being diligent,accepting criticism from naysayers.Our children's lives are in peril.We can no longer afford to stand by and let them kill each other.Time for a new "Peoples Movement",still first we must "Overcome" ourselves.Then perhaps by God's will,we will begin to sing our battle cry "We Shall Over Come" in the process to save our children's lives and restore hope.......No Violence-Know Peace!

"CHICAGO AKA CHIRAQ"! 05/04 by EIE Save Our Children | Youth Podcasts

"CHICAGO AKA CHIRAQ"! 05/04 by EIE Save Our Children | Youth Podcasts

"WHEN WE WERE LIONHEARTED AS A PEOPLE"

Remember when Malcolm X stated "By Any Means Necessary",we were Lionhearted.When Muhammad Ali gave up his Championship title and went to jail,for refusing to go to Vietnam,we were Lionhearted.When Nelson Mandela lead the ANC for freedom against Apartheid,spending 28yrs in prison for his people.We were Lionhearted.When Dr.King and the men & women who stood with him Marched in Birmingham,marchers were beaten,attacked by dogs,arrested and lives were lost,we were Lionhearted.When Eartha Kitt quoted "The White House, 1968: "I am a mother and I know the feeling of having a baby come out of my gut. I have a baby and then you send him off to war. No wonder the kids rebel and take pot.",we were Lionhearted.When James Brown recorded the song "I'm Black and I'm Proud",we were Lionhearted.When Harriet Tubman lead slaves to "Freedom",we were Lionhearted.When Tommie Smith & John Carlos  raised Black fist at the 1968 Olympics in protest for "Human Rights",we were Lionhearted.When Nat Turner lead the slave rebellion,we were Lionhearted.These were people with courage & fearless agendas against a system that treated them less than equal.
What have we learned from our predecessors,they lead by example.Showed us the meaning of courage & sacrifice for what is right.Taught us how to be fearless against all odds.Left us blueprints of how to get what we want and need as people of color.If not for them and other men & women where would we be today.There was a time when it was,"one for all & all for one".We had Unity in our communities,lead by Freedom Fighters like the Black Panthers.Even the Hoodlums & Gangsters kept order in the streets of our communities,rules for safe passage.No selling drugs to kids or using them to sell drugs.Putting a gun in a youth's hand was unheard of.
Now look at us today,afraid to be fearless,lacking courage to be Lionhearted.Refusing to Stand Up for ourselves,making excuses,selfish.It's no wonder why our children don't want to hear what we have to say.They're watching us do nothing about our conditions,not addressing blatant racism in the way that we should.Because some of us are afraid of falling out of grace with white supremacy.Cities where the youth & young adults daily death toll is higher than war in some foreign countries.While we stand by and watch it happen.

What has happen to self love and love for our culture?Have we given up?Believe it or not,if we surrender to the fact,it's time act now and do something different we win.If we want better then we must do better.The question is though,do we want better.If the answer is yes,then we must be "Lionhearted" by way of courage & sacrifice.....No Violence-Know Peace!

"PRESIDENT OBAMA'S OUR BROTHERS KEEPER INITIATIVE"!

As far I'm concerned,so far since President Obama's 2014 State of the Union Address.He's keeping his word as he has stated "2014 will be a year of action.On 02/26/2014 the President launched the Our Brothers Keeper Initiative.This Initiative is to help young men of color succeed in today's society,due to the deck being stacked against them.Already the President's newest action to help our young men of color in America,is  being met with criticism & skepticism.It's the usual ones who straddle both sides of the fence,who's names I won't mention.I will tell you this though,they look like you and I.These are so called scholars of color who profess their love and concern for young men of color,still seem to have a agenda to discredit the President.One minute they're talking about the President not doing "Enough" and in the next breath they're criticizing & scrutinizing his efforts to make things better.I call these people "Agents of Distraction",who don't want us to believe or have hope for our young men of color.By way of the Presidents actions to improve their status in America's urban communities.I stand with the President and his agenda for young men of color,this is way over due.Now it's time for us to do our part,cause the President is counting on us to help make it happen.Our young men of color need to know we support them in their struggle & effort to become productive members of society.We must make it a priority to promote hope for those who believe it's hopeless.We must give them choices and convince them that inspite of the odds they can make it!"Mentorship & Critical Thinking"workshops must be applied by us with skills is this field. Consistency in developing healthy mindsets.Some young men are going to need mental health assistance.We need people who are willing to volunteer on all levels.These are our sons,grandsons,stepsons & nephews.Gun Violence & prison have claimed "Enough" of our young men of color.We must make a unconditional commitment to being our "Brothers Keeper".The President stated that the GOP frowns on his Initiative,because of money for programs.Still the the President indicated there is money which will be allotted to those who have programs that work and produce results for young men of color.We can also use our own resources & assets to help with cost.The naysayers are not with this Initiative cause they work for those who don't want to see the President's Initiative succeed.Their primary purpose is to be at distraction.Being "Our Brothers Keeper" will help our young men of color succeed.And succeed they will by way of God & us."This is not a Dream,this is the Mission"...No Violence-Know Peace!

"LET'S MAKE HISTORY"

Can we make history,the question is how?Maybe the question should be are we willing,ready & able to make history during the President Obama era.Can we make Black empowerment a priority not just a dream or idea?Are we willing to Unify as one people,practicing and promoting "Our Common Welfare" comes first in order for us to rise as a people?Are we able to stand up as Back men & woman against policies & laws detrimental to our children?Are we ready to give a selfless commitment to changing the mindsets of the hopeless and bring more awareness to our communities?Are we willing to show up at the polls this 2014,and vote the GOP out of congress?Are we ready to start holding our local and state government accountable,and stop blaming the President about not "Enough" being done for Black people? Well if your answer is yes to these few questions,then it's time for a new chapter in Black history.So far the new chapter of Black history has begun by the election of a Black man to the highest office in the nation.Now lets not just settle for that,lets do more.Starting with a nation wide boycott of corporate America.Such as the music industry,boycott companies that refuse to pay a living wage.Make a commitment to buy only what we need and less of what we want.This will empower us as a people due the "fact",black folk are the biggest consumers in the nation.Black women wearing their hair natural,will bring the hair weave industry to their knees.This is more empowerment that will produce offers of shares in the hair weave industry for Black folk.New standards being demanded in education,concerning our children's future.Creation of community alliances for the betterment of our daily living. Stopping the pipeline to prison agenda,by way of sit ins at state capitals.Bring back Black family values,which will lead to less single parent homes.Black men standing together,instead of killing one another.Leading by example,with a critical thinking mindset.No more stereo type views of one another by Black men & women. Accountability will lead to stability in the Black community.Donations to build self help centers in urban communities.Standing as one voice when it's time to say "No" to what not beneficial to Black folk as a whole. Creating more Black entrepreneurship and Black owned businesses.Demand that due to their age employment discrimination against Black men & women between the ages 45-60 be addressed.More focus on raising our status as Black people in America.I'm aware this is a tall order,still Black folk,we can make it happen.Cause I've had "Enough" and so have you.Now "Lets Make History"....No Violence-Know Peace!

"COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS WE CAN"

"SERENITY PRAYER"

God grant us the Courage to change the things we can change,the Serenity to accept those we cannot change and the Wisdom to know the difference.Still God,grant us the Courage not give up on what we think is right,even though we think it is hopeless!

"EMPOWERMENT"

Why do Black folk refuse to empower themselves,when they can by willingness & action.Boycotts of major stores that have racial profiling policies.Can empower Black folk,we are America's biggest consumers.This is a major power that we are not using.Corporate America needs the Black dollar in order to continue to get rich,get it!If Black folk want change in their children's education,then we need to show up at PTA meetings and voice what we want for our children.Instead of accepting what is given.Stop making excuses.Education is what our children need for their future,in order to be productive members of society.It is imperative that parents have a say so about their education,this is more empowerment Black folks.Now the racial issue,according to some of the "Conscious community",Black folk can't empower themselves due to racism.Some even promote racial tensions,which will not be productive for Black folk.Racism isn't going anywhere,so if your not use to it,get use to it.Don't allow it to be a convenient excuse not to empower yourselves Black folk.Empowerment in Black communities can happen by believing that it can happen.It's time to start with the simple word "No".No we will not allow guns to be flooded into our communities.No to the gentrification of our communities.No to living in fear and under siege due the "Plague of  Gun Violence",in the community.No to those who try to stop our empowerment.Economic empowerment can be achieved by forming coalitions.Taking the Black dollar and keeping it in the Black communities,by way of planning and execution.Black folk have more assets and resources than realized,that are not being used to empower ourselves.These are simple solutions believe it or not.Just need to ask yourselves have we had "Enough"?President Obama is only going to be in office until 2016,Black folks's time is now.Stop listening to the naysayers,they don't have our best interest at heart.Even though they look like us.We must promote our own empowerment in order to change our conditions & status in society.I don't have all the ideas & solutions,still those that I've given will work. So as Arsenio Hall says Black folk "Lets Get Busy".............................No Violence-Know Peace!