Of course we need new leadership. Every generation does. If we did not, we would constantly find ourselves relying on the dreams of our ancestors, and not pursuing our own. But I agree w/ a previous post, we have to lead in EVERY AREA OF LIFE. It's not enough to have a great national figure, it's not fair to them because they just can't do it all. And it 's not fair to us, because we put all of our eggs in one basket.
We need more Black people looking into community re-development programs, start buying up property and houses and if you're going to sell, try to keep it in the famliy. Don't just lead in the church because there are a whole lot of people who never see the inside of a sancturary, and they need help too. Do the little things, like going to town hall meetings (and not just the ones on the "State of the Black Union"), be active in the PTA, don't just get involved in small business--get involved in industry, don't just particpate in food drives, help start up a community food bank. Our leadership MUST be present in all of these areas, and more. In order to continue (?) to advance, our generation needs to expand our concept of leadership.
And don't believe the hype. Black people are getting on the ball. Seems like every where I go nowadays, I'm meeting young Black professionals, who are making money buy serving the Black community. It is possible, and it is being done. Props to MN for bringing up the topic!
