In this era of political infatuation, vicarious living, escape TV, and nonsensical diversions from reality, Black people are in special need of proper priorities. Yes, we have done well in some circles; just take a look at the current issue of Black Enterprise Magazine. Yes, we have made significant strides in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds; but we have a long way to go, a long way to even get back to what our people did in the 1700’s, 1800’s, and early 1900’s.
We have grown more dependent than independent; we have allowed our emotions to control us, thereby, allowing others to control our thinking, our actions, and our priorities. We have rejected the words of Marcus Garvey, and we have failed to heed the following words of Booker T. Washington: “There are reports that in some sections the Black man has difficulty in voting and having counted the little white ballot he has the privilege of depositing twice a year. But there is a little green ballot he can vote through the teller’s window 313 days each year and no one will throw it out or refuse to count it.” Enough said.
Posted By: DAVID JOHNSON
Monday, October 15th 2012 at 4:50PM
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