Who we be

I visited the King Center website recently after a discussion about the state of mind of Afro-Americans.

The conversation centered on a lack of understanding for who we are and how we came to be Afro-Americans. The drama that was unfolding revolved around how an oversight committed by a Black American was being investigated with impunity. Similar such cases involving different people might have been seen as a reasonable oversight.

How might such distinctions happen in today's America?

How could they not?

Our children become whom we teach them that they are. Hatred is a fine tool and very easily integrated into the make-up of a human being (for those parents who choose to propagate bigotry). That's the old "them versus us" syndrome.

Of equal harm is believing the myth - falling into the trap of despair and hopelessness. We must encourage our future to have a song in their hearts, faith in their ability, happiness in the labors and, love within their intent.

I talk about "our children" a great deal on this site. The simple truth is that these are the hope for the future. Without them the future would be hopeless. Patience, strength, prayer and, fortitude are needed to mold our future.

We have to teach them about the true legacy of Dr. King and his dream for our future. I would recommend a visit to the website for the King Center mentioned above at (http://www.thekingcenter.org/). There is a very interesting introduction when your web browser enters the site so turn on your computer's audio speakers.