A friend sent this video to me. It’s interesting in the dialog and the fact that it’s from a movie in the 1970s called Trick Baby. I remember the hype about the movie although I’ve never seen it. It’s written by a pimp, Iceberg Slim.
Some things haven’t changed though. In general, black folks are still in the same position --- too many uneducated, too many incarcerated, etc., etc., etc. Why? A number of reasons but unity, self-determination, supporting black-owned businesses, preserving culture, teaching black history, etc., etc., etc. Same issues. Different day.
We don’t need anyone to give us the answers to solving our issues. We just need to do what we need to do --- support ourselves and stop allowing our communities to be used and abused. Will you sacrifice for the greater good to make that happen?
I'm always on other blogs asking them to come up with a solution. I came up in Compton so I seen it first hand the real issue is those who are smart don't want to do anything but point and say do better.
The only solution I see is for those who know to build despite and without public appreciation in preparation for a future that can reap what we have sown.
Posted by: FreeMan | Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 01:40 AM