[Gods Ivy]

Originally posted by enigma_AKA
One thing to keep in mind, as well, is that the reality then was not the reality now. We don't really "get" what the media and society is telling us, because, if we were, we wouldn't be perpetuating this vicious cycle--of stupidity. It's like my parents used to say when I got in trouble: "Don't get mad. Don't do it".

Cosby, literally, puts his MONEY where his mouth is. I don't think he's as much as 'tattling' as he is serving as a reminder. Malcolm and Martin, yes, beyond the speeches, were dealing with a different type of struggle. Their struggle was against everyone else-the government, society and its constructs. Now? We're fighting against our ownselves. The biggest threat to our survivial is deliberate ignorance--to choose to ignore the damaging effects of our current situation.

I could only wish more people could have the means like Cosby to truly give back. I also wish more people could understand that the reasons why he is so harsh on Blacks is because, as Mccoyred pointed out earlier, he's been there and he knows what we are capable of. Simply put, he's saying, as a teacher would "Black people, you aren't working up to your potential. Get on the case--NOW!"

enigma_AKA

I just hope that there is a positive outcome. Will this change us as a race is the question?