Race: Why Black ppl can't get along

I mean Black ppl get along, but we don't know how to unify....if that makes some sense. I mean we will get along when we have to, like when we walk into class/work and its only a handful of Black ppl. We all stick together then. But what about when it comes to supporting Black business, talent, prosperity etc??? Not to mention the rate of Black on Black crime is ridiculous. There seems to be some sort of disconnect.

Well lets start with the breaking of the slave. If you haven't read the Willie Lynch papers, it is something everyone should read, especially Black ppl. It basically is a manual for slave owners, showing how to weaken the mind, body, and spirit of the slave by turning male against female, light against dark, and breaking up the family unit. We're compared to the breaking of a horse. This disunity began the moment we were brought into America. They taught us to distrust one another (field slaves not trusting house slaves); they taught women to be strong by weakening their males- the man was broken and spirit diminished as he was beaten and berated in front of wife and child and the woman was to think he was weak and she did not need him. The psychological effects of this were never addressed, therefore our great great great grandparents passed down ideologies and they continue to trickle down and remain unaddressed for generations to come.

Now inner-city communities: Now I'm thinking inner-city communities that are predominantly Black, but may have traces of our White and Hispanic brothers and sisters. We're talking about communities plagued with robbery, rape, assault, drugs etc. So we're talking about a community of maybe 5000 Blacks who all are dealing with similar hardships ( weak family unit, poverty, drugs, violence etc) and express it through anger and must fight to keep what is theirs. This is the attitude of anyone from an inner-city. If you grow up in a community where vulnerability, fear, and weakness makes you target for robbery, rape, assault or all of the above, you develop a tough exterior, interior, and a high level of distrust for the people around you ( who happen to all look like you!). You also develop a harsh attitude and quick temper. You become weary of the ills that men do, and in this neighborhood, you witness it daily! You don't want to build with these people! They are probably trying to rob you or use you!

I think these are 2 reasons why we as Black people find it difficult to support one another and unify. Many of us come from harsh neighborhoods and households that do not strengthen our unity. Also, the damage done to our ancestors is affecting us greatly and its almost as if society is building off of these weaknesses and is not truly seeking to undo the problems created by this country ( for Blacks) in the 1st place!

I have hope and faith in my race that we will unify. Having a strong family unit is important because ultimately, your household sets the foundation for your thoughts and the person you grow into. It is thought of by other cultures that the African American culture's strength lies in our strong sense of family and extended family, however it seems we have strayed from that strength and bond, reflecting our break in unity as well!

I think it is important we don't let our personal experiences hinder us from growth. Although we may have came from communities that make it difficult for us to love and trust, we must remember that we must judge each person individually, just as we expect people to receive us individually. If you see your brother selling his cd's, give him a chance!! He just talkin about his life, trying to provide for his family and you might just like his music! If you see your sister trying to come up in the fashion or catering game support them! If you don't spend $20 at this Black owned restaurant, you're just going to spend $25 getting some mediocre fast food or at some mediocre chain restaurant. If you don't buy your sister's fashions, you're just going to support Habeeb at the Arab store or Phil or Becky who owns some chain store or boutique with fashions that look just like everyone else's.

Government is not going to uplift our race. Obama is not going to save us. Al Sharpton is not going to save us. Collectively we will save ourselves. Society doesn't care what happens to us! If they did, many problems would have been rectified, not stitched up with duct tape. The ROOT of the problem would be addressed. Handouts don't solve problems. They pacify and breed westernized mentalities that demote hard work, equality, education, and prosperity. We must trust that our brothers and sisters will invest into our race and communities! We must support each other in order to promote unity! We must lead with intent and purpose!

Happy Black History Month lol.