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By Jamal C. Smith
2/6/18
The main focuses of this particular blog will be the New Black Awakening, Still Buying into the System, Division
Between the Genders, Division Amongst the Same Gender, Elders vs Youth, Division in the Consciousness
Community, and Keep Speaking Our Truths and Breaking the Stereotypes! This is in no way a complete analysis of
Black America. I have reviewed what I have written and I feel as though there is so much that I left out or just did
not explain enough. With that said I welcome comments, feedback and criticism. I’m not arrogant enough to think
that I have all of the answers. My aim is simply to spark thoughts and inspire change, whether I know about it or
not. It takes all of us to do something in order to spark real change.
Introduction
We are in a period of time where we are seeing some great progress, but also experiencing some serious lows
collectively. I like to think that means that some positive change is on the horizon for us as a people. Part of the
issue is that we are so dependent on a system that was never designed for us in the first place. However, we are so
damn good that we keep on breaking the code, which pisses off those who don’t mean us well. Trumpites, for
example, are furious and emboldened. They feel like their way of life and the system that has given them privilege is
fading away and they are prepared to fight until the death for it. Unfortunately for them (not for us) it is inevitable
that it will come to an end. We just haven’t fully recognized this yet and fear that it will rule forever which makes it
difficult for us to recognize the progress sometimes. It won’t. A system only has as much power as the people give
it. Not just Black people are fed up with white supremacy. Hell, even many whites are fed up with it. This is way
bigger than Trump or the republicans and democrats or even government itself. While it’s good to focus some of
our energy on politics, we must also focus it on our next moves and where we want to end up collectively. Take
notes from China. They have a plan, whether we agree with the plan or not. They haven’t gone the more traditional
war way. They are more on some Art of War stuff. Many people don’t even recognize what they are doing. I see you
though. More importantly the people buy into the plan and are, for the most part, unified (for whatever reason)
whether they live in China or aboard. That’s just one example. Why can’t Black people figure it out? Or can we?
I want to highlight that last one for a moment. This is extremely important! Abortions are the number one killer of
Blacks in America Period! I know that Planned Parenthood has implemented some good programs for women
through the years and by all means get them if they are available. However, also recognize the origins of planned
parenthood and why most of their locations are located in urban communities. Planned Parenthood is the product of
the eugenics movement which purpose was the extermination of Black people and “rejects.” Hitler even utilized
some of the eugenics movement theories and principles in his extermination attempt of the European Jews and Black
Germans. Don’t take my word for it. Look it up for yourself. Here are a few quotes from the eugenics movement
spokesperson Margret Sanger (hero to Hillary Clinton btw):
“Colored people are like human weeds and need to be exterminated.” - Margret Sanger
“The most merciful thing that a large family does to one of its members is to kill it.” - Margret Sanger
“More Children from the fit, less from the unfit – that is the chief aim of birth control.” - Margret Sanger
If you don’t see your self co-parenting with the person you are laying with, either don’t do it or take the necessary
precautions. There have been over 15 million Black abortions since the 1970s and the overwhelming majority of
them are not because of rape. This topic is so important because, as we know, by 2043 people of color will be the
majority in this country. However, that is not because of African-Americans. We are expected to be at the same
13% of the population that we already are. The Hispanic and Asian Cultures will be over 40% combined. Just
imagine if that 15 million were still here and procreated themselves. There is strength in numbers!
Elders vs Youth
I am a believer that we must honor our elders and listen to their wisdom and guidance. However, just because you
are older does not make you an elder or wise. There are a lot of older Black people who have been in positions of
leadership for way longer than they should have been. Oftentimes they don’t like to give up their seat because they
had to fight so hard to get it and gain respect, especially since they rarely got respect anywhere else. However, know
when it’s time to pass the torch. Also recognize that times have changed and what worked for you in the past it not
necessarily the direction we are going in now. We are experiencing a transition from survival mode to live life to the
fullest mode. The younger generations are a little more fearless thanks to the work that you put in for them/us. The
younger generations need to recognize the work that the older generations put in and the sacrifices that they made
and honor them. The older generations need to stop using their age and experience as an excuse to be controlling and
learn how to let go. It’s all about balance.
Egos always get in the way and nothing gets accomplished. It’s not about what group or organization you create or
associate yourself with. Not everyone has to accept your ideology in order to be down with the cause. It’s about our
Collective Blackness. Everything else is secondary. We need to get over ourselves and get to work together. Unite
and Fight! (since we love slogans, lol)
BTW!!! Our Blackness trumps our gender, religion and sexual orientation. This is not up for debate. Some of y’all
go harder for the secondaries than the primary and end up getting sucked up into agendas that are counterproductive
to the Black Agenda. I am Black first! Every other group practices this but us.