Rebellious Sacrifice

I have always wondered why so many white Americans willingly and freely come to the aid of the doomed black people of Africa, Central and South America, the Eastern Caribbean - and not to the assistance of challenged African Americans with identical veracity and zeal.  Always wondered... We see vanilla humanitarian generosity all the time. The media outlets make a point to remind the world that the citizens of Caucasian heritage are highlighted. In fact and in my embarrassment, black people from all walks of geography fail at serving humanity in the collective.  We, black middle class Americans, don't travel to predominantly black countries for service purposes...that does not happen in...The Collective!  From my jaded, but reality-driven disposition - and from my distinctive international service experience, white people from the USA feel a tad bit more compassion for black kids that roam the continent of Africa. The darkie women and children are on their minds...

Black people do not talk about suicide with resolve because it is another taboo subject...same with homosexuality...same with mental health...same with HIV/AIDS...and much more because of their silly connecting of human psychological dynamics to ancient understanding e.g. the bible. In the simplest of terms black people are Leviticus junkies! In another simplest of terms black people are not using religion, specifically Christianity, to stay alive... Beyond Don Cornelius: Are Black People Prone to “Slow Suicide” – Dr. Christina Edmondson Explains Please listen to Dr. Edmonson: http://yourblackbloggers.net/ ?p=775 The Black Rebel 

  This Week, Forgetting was not an Option This week was definitely different from last week. The week before last week was also different. All of my weeks lately have been surprisingly memorable. There is always a new development. A new opportunity. Opportunity to do something challenging. Something not done before. Like a Bucket List item. http://sundaymorningcontemplation.blogspot.com/2012/01/thereforei-am-baptized-by-polar-plunge.html Consequently, this week lived up to my expectation. It generated contemplation – and thankfully I was reminded that forgetting is not an option any longer…especially if the forgetting moves you from your center. Your core. Or, distances you from your allegiance and respect for those who paved the way with Defiance.    http://framework.latimes.com/2012/01/16/muhammad-ali-turns-70-photos-through-the-years/   Forgetting the birthday of Muhammad Ali is a ‘no-no’. So, when someone asked me earlier this week, “Muata, did you forget ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7391356n   When I was academically and emotionally dredging my way through undergrad I knew that college was an opportunity for me to put myself in a position to make more money. That was drilled into my head by high school teachers and guidance counselors. Thanks, Mr. Watson and Mrs. Berrier! Not one time did I question their advice. I believed and believed in them. To this day, I must state that I am still of the belief that going to college and finishing with a degree is a potential opportunity to put yourself in a position to make more money. Not that it is a guarantee. My life has proven that a bachelor’s degree and a higher degree do not permanently secure a comfortable middle class salary. Nevertheless, I by no means believe that my present seeking employment predicament is indicative of an ‘inequality’ within the American system. I decided to major in Health & Physical Education. I decided to spend the majority of my professi...

Okay...I read the infamous Open Letter to Tyler Perry .  First, I want to state that I have not always been in Tyler's corner. I actually do not like all the characters that he has created which in my opinion are either alter egos or figments of his imagination that he loves dearly and loathes secretly. Like a lot of people Tyler has demons; and apparently the demons subconsciously surface when he is thinking about a movie script that will more than likely make viewers laugh and cry.  With this recent soon to be dashing uproar, I must say that I am seriously fed-up with the complaining about what Perry does and doesn't do. He is an entertainer. The objective ultimately is to make money. Just like the Hollywood Jews do on the daily. Those Jews are in fact the Jewish population that black people help make billions by flocking to see an array of blockbusters!  What Perry is not is what so many attach to him...he is NOT responsible for the Black Cause. He is not ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPiSzCDChX4 "Don't blame Wall Street…Don't blame the big banks. If you don't have a job and you're not rich, blame yourself." Herman Cain’s most recent statement regarding the protesters of the Occupation Movement did not ruffle my feathers. It did not offend me. It was certainly not  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoX7vd30zq8 Alarming! It was a candid statement that has been Liberally used to taint his reputation - and further divide the classes of America which is something that’s necessary since the election of a black/white man there is a belief that the races are on an equal playing field. A field that’s littered with opportunity but purposely disenfranchised by Dixie, mid-Western, Northern, and Western xenophobes!  While insensitive but truthful, Herman Cain could have tamed or reserved his opinion considering there is significant financial trouble lurking around and plaguing families from all walks of life, there ar...