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But what do we do.....
I remember a time, not that long ago, that the AA community would be ALL over this. Protests, debates the media were sure to show up. It seems to me that what has happened that with all those protests and debates White America has become desensitized to our suffering and issues. Our stories arent news worthy. This is why BlacK America Web, Essence and BET(what it used to be) are very necessary. How else will we learn about what is going on?
You can see the evidence of White America's general desensitizaton to our issues here on GC. The tern the "Race Card" constantly being slung about. Our pointing out our continued suffering still in 2006 is a game to some. (Side Note: Maybe I need to get out more, but I find it highly irratating when the term "Race Card" is used when discussing AA issues. However Jewish Americans are quick to remind everyone of the Holocust. But.....it is never a "race card" thing for them. It isnt a race card thing for anyone except AA's).
My question becomes what do we do? I cant change any one, I can only change myself. I am going to make some very definative changes in my life and my community. I am going to sign up to work with the youth ministry at my church. I want our children to know about the past and let them know that they have to stay covered in the blood of Jesus. I think that I will be more vocal about thinks when the opportunity to educate arises. That is all I can think of for now. What about you? What do you do think can be doe on an individual level to make our issues known on a small level or a large level.
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