Can I say something?
I am proud of my people! I'm looking back on all the things AFRICAN AMERICAN people did for the Hurricane victims. I mean we REALLY got together on this thing. We made White folk move! you know? I mean just a taste of our true power as a collective was seen. We went out and worked, raised money, got on t.v. and voiced some concerns, almost scared "the establishment". The last few months I've felt particularly proud to have beautiful brown skin.
Here's my question:
Why did it take a disaster for us to tap into this collective power we've had for centuries? We still have a proverbial Hurricane destroying our nation. It's the biggest one yet! It's strong. It has been gaining energy for years and it's hovering over our country stretching from coast to coast. Our people are being ravaged by educational institutions, the criminal justice system, correctional system, our dysfunctional families, dead churches, and our political system.
Can we donate to these relief efforts? Can we volunteer to work for agencies that right injustices? Can we put our money in community based churches and schools? Can we support entertainers that are socially conscious? Can we shelter abused children? Can we rebuild run down schools and homes in our community? Can I do more than complain about the state of my people and actually get my hands dirty?
I pray that i can.
