I think that identity is important. Whether you prefer to call yourself African-American or Black doesn't matter so much as your understanding of your history. It's critical that the conversation not move so much into a discussion of labels, but action.
What does being Black or African-American compel you to do? I think that's really most important. You must understand that you have been placed here as part of a larger reason and purpose. Generations past have prayed for you to be a man/woman of excellence and power. Your ancestors wanted you to have access...to resources, etc. And now that you are able to garner them and keep them, what are you doing? How to do you pay homage to those before you? What are you doing?
See, I think that our ancestors didn't place a huge focus on language and labels. They just wanted to be included. So, I think it's time to take this a step further than asking of our respective TITLE preferences, but what are you doing with the blessings you've been given? Now that you are called a MAN or WOMAN and recognized for your abilities...what are you doing?
Let's be mindful that it's not about your title, its not about your present circumstance...but what you are doing to obtain all that is for you that matters. So, what are you doing?
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I will bless the Lord at ALL times His praise shall continually be in my mouth. (Psalms 34:1, KJV)
[This message has been edited by nikki25 (edited December 19, 2000).]
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