I have literally been going back and forth in thoughts on these past couple of weeks and its events. My people are dying, because of the colour of their skin. Let me repeat that, incase you didn't catch it the first time. My people are DYING, because of the COLOUR of their SKIN. As you probably already know, there have been reports of shootings going on in America of black males by those meant to serve and protect ALL civillians - The Police.
Another Day Another Hashtag
#SAYTHEIRNAMES
It started with Alton Sterling, and in less than 24 hours, Philando Castile. Following these came Boston shootings and an attack against the police in Dallas. The black community was outraged. The black community was frustrated. We had had enough. For a long time Americans have been protesting, both peacefully and violently. Its sad to admit that they have been on their own all this while. Recently, a movement has been sparked in the UK. And I have never been more proud.
BlackLivesMatterUK
We've always supported our brothers and sisters, but this is the first time we are actively moving from twitter, to expressing our concerns in the physical. Peaceful protests have been organised over the weekend involving marches all over London. Important places such as the BBC and the embassy have been visited. I am glad our voices are being heard as our people in America were touched by our support. This is the aim. We will love you with both prayer and action.
WEAREWITHYOU
Now the main aim of this blog. We understand that the issues are deeply rooted in the establishment of white supremacy, over our forefathers, that has never gone away. Integration. This was the word used to trick us into believing equality had been achieved. The Martin Luther Kings and Malcom X's fought and fought for us; in the process losing their lives and for what - to achieve a lie...
Do not get me wrong, we have moved FAR forward. There is no slavery. At least not outrightly. Racism has become that silent but deadly virus. Everyone knows about it, but not everyone speaks about it. They (Racists) spread it discretely, when they teach young kids to hate black children, but not make it obvious. This develops into adulthood. This is the world we live in today.
WAKE. PRAY. SLAY
I don't have all the answers. I don't necessarily have a solution. However, I do have a piece of advice for you. Beyonce knew what she meant when she said 'Always stay gracious, best revenge is your paper'.
Racism, will probably never fully end. As sad as that sounds, it is the reality. However, we must keep standing up to it. And whilst we stand up to racism, there is work, amongst ourselves to be done.
I believe each and every individual has something that God has deposited in them. A gift. A talent. A Passion. A Craft. Be it your education, your hobby, or what you give back to people. Now more than ever you need to WORK on these. WAKE. If you wake up everyday telling yourself you will work in purpose, I can guarantee a shift in the universe around you. PRAY. I believe in God. He gave me my talents, and therefore I pray to him to help me fulfil the ideas he has placed in me. SLAY. Do you know what it means to SLAY. As in SLAUGHTER those plans. You need to execute them to the fullest. This is me urging you to be the BEST you can be, in a world that hates you.
"Twice as hard, to get half of what they got"
Okay. Challenge accepted. BUT, remember, it is not by your power or might. You see my brothers and sisters, FAVOUR of God takes you to place opportunity can not. Let that sink in. To conclude, I want you to stay WOKE aka be aware of whats going on around you. Now turn that negative into a positive.
You can do it.
In the words of Hayley Mulenda 'You are a winner'.
Thank you for reading,
Peace and Chunks
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