Dang MN, have you ever considerd a career in politics? I agree with your statements, and yes we have heard/had these concerns voiced before, however many people in the Black community believe leaders for us are no longer needed and that "this is as good as it gets" or believes that one voice can't/wont't make a difference. However, there are others attending to "personal leadership", by working within their own communities, then hopefully working their way through the political ranks for more mass empowerment (truly for good, not cash and 15 minutes). Unfortunately, most of the great leadership that's community based goes unoticed. And the most discouraging of all is the "crabs in the pot" mentality that some have. If we don't learn to trust, honor, uplift, support and respect each other, leadship in the Black community is a long way off.
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