Are We Our Own Worst Enemy?

 Many People speak of Repatriation and how wonderful it would be for all of our People to Unite as one in the Mother Land. I have also sat many times and envisioned everyone rejoicing, celebrating and embracing one another but STOP !  Let's pump our breaks for a minute. What happens if a large percentage of our People carry with them the same mindset which harbors self hate,  and other inhibitions responsible for stagnating their minds? You can take a withering plant, uproot it and replant it into different soil but if the roots of that plant are damaged due to neglect or other circumstances regardless to having new fertilized soil the plant will not sprout leaves. It is no secret that we have had many misdeeds inflicted upon us as well as our Ancestors but when do we stop and take a look at our own actions? How many crimes and murders took place in the inner cities in the last 5 years? How many of these incidents involved Black on Black crime? Look at the case of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton who performed with her class at the Inauguration, and was gunned down one week later by two Black teens involved in a drive by shooting. These are senseless acts committed by our own People. We must take a closer look at these destructive behaviors. Let's focus for a moment on the Entertainers, Athletes and Public Figures of African descent who's salary falls well above the "wealthy" status, those who are deemed as being Millionaires and Billionaires. With all the successful entertainers, athletes etc. combined why is it that we as Africans do not have Black owned major retails such as Walmart, numerous Black owned banks schools, etc. We should have financial lenders eager to grant loans for potential home buyers.  In 2010 up to 123.5 million acres of African land  was purchased by wealthy investors.  Asian and Middle East companies bought up 560 million acres of farmland in developing countries. There should be an outpouring of wealthy Black investors stepping up to purchase land and rescue Africa from the Land Grabs taking place.  

 

 

  I want to make it clear, I am not saying those responsible for placing the mental shackles on the minds of many of our People should merchants. We spend Billions of dollars but if we examine thnot accept blame for their actions. I am only pointing out the importance of taking responsibility for our own actions. We must examine how many People of African descent have contributed to the destruction of our People. I have also examined the path many of our youth are traveling. Many of them idolize rappers, singers and athletes but know nothing about their Ancestors or the great achievements made by those who stood on the front line fighting for the rights of Africans. How many of our young Queens look in the mirror and feel they are inadequate because of their Black skin, kinky hair, thick lips etc. The need for an intervention is great. There should be African centered schools and cultural establishments on every corner, teaching our youth the beauty of being African. It is vital to instill within them the values of being proud of who they are. Lastly, I want to point out the Black Economy. Statistics show that the Black dollar carries much weight with e direction in which our dollars are traveling we will see only a small percentage is going to Black owned businesses. Corporations target us when advertising high priced shoes, clothes, etc. because they know many will spend their last dime purchasing items used mainly for bragging rights. I read an article about a certain athletic shoe which was priced at $300 the report showed People of African descent being the main consumers of these shoes. We must open our eyes and take a look around us. When we do this, we will see why it is crucial to mend our ways and rise above Social Engineering. I am optimistic that we can evolve and BREAK FREE FROM MENTAL BONDAGE. We are resilient People who posses a great deal of Power but utilizing that Power requires knowing self, Uniting as one and obtaining global African Unity.