In todays society, blacks folks are confused. There are so many divides. Even on this forum we still debate over natural or perm, and wether or not you buy black owned products. While these are relevent debates, time could be put to better use thinking of ways to keep our children safe, healthy, educated and fed, then we can work on the inner healing of our people. We are in desperate need of unity. Therefore, when I see people in possitions of power who chose to use that power to negate the struggles of our ancestors (some of which whom are still living), I find it offensive. This includes, but is not limited to: people against affirmative action without any other suggested replacements, people who join organizations that do nothing to aid our communities, people who sell drugs on the corner to their own families, people who use those drugs sold on the corner by their own families, and the list goes on. Nonetheless, I can't call them sell outs, they are just confused.
My last comment is this. It is fine to have your own opinion and not think like the masses, but just as it is in any family, we may not agree but come to us first with your concerns. Let's talk about them and make compromises. Let's not be so quick to run to outsiders for their opinions on our family problems.
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