The extinction of black America may not ever come to fruition, but Black America does seem to be fading from the American landscape. Much of this disappearing act has been our own doing. In our effort to become an equal part of the American dream, Black America has sold out to self. We have been willing to lose our identity and everything that the creator has given us. We have been willing to sacrifice that which makes us unique so that we might be acceptable to the very society which enslaved us. Thus, we as a race are becoming irrelevant.
Despite the fact that a black man occupies the white house, issues that concern blacks most likely will not be addressed. The failing economy and, more recently, women's issues have been given priority. Besides, why should the president or white America be concerned with the issues of Black America when we refuse to raise our voices about issues that concern us and our community? The change that this president campaigned on must begin with us. Unless we began to do so, we will continue to fade away like vapors from a teapot.
I agree with the commentary of this writer. Our Black president is the president of all Americans. I cannot fathom him awakening each day with a wonderment of what he could do to help only Black Americans. Until we as Black Americans decide to stop accepting hand-outs from those we believe superior, our self-esteem will remain emaciated and we will continue to stand on our powerless platform (we need help) and whine, whimper and complain to an audience of deft receptors. Black folk… it is okay to leave the plantation. Remove the Saran Wrap from around your mind. Start “doing” for yourself… and when those of us who have begun to “do” for ourselves, begin to share our “do for “ourselves” formula with other brothers and sisters they too will begin to emulate our process and thereby begin to teach others.
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