CNNs Black in America w/ Soledad O'brien: July 19-27

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I don't know what environments that you all exist in...

The tragically apathetic kind. I've only had one time in my life where I was blessed enough to be around lots of socially proactive AA persons. I miss that greatly. I'm really excited for this convention I'm going to this week (The Association of Black Psychologists) because the discussions and forums slated sound absolutely tantalizing.

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Are people waiting for a town hall meeting/CNN special format or for some widely publicized efforts?

The revolution will not be televised! It was true when Heron said it and it's still true now.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by christiangirl

The revolution will not be televised! It was true when Heron said it and it's still true now.

Yes, so black folks need not put all of our eggs in CNN's basket. Or Obama's basket. Especially Obama's basket.

There isn't ONE "black community solution" or ONE "black community deliverer."

(I'm talking secularly.)

[laylo]

There is no reason to feel failed by the "collective". Black people are not some force in the sky that is failing to come down and sweep us all up. Chances are that your feelings of nonfulfillment by efforts toward progress can be alleviated by you doing something. I actually get pretty overwhelmed by having to narrow down all of the efforts I want to get involved in to just a manageable amount.