KSVA

Another 4th of July in the books, As a Black man, I feel compelled to address the Black Lives Matter movement issue from a different perspective. Witnessing disregarding the value of black lives within our community is disheartening. The prevalence of the “snitches get stitches” mentality and the influence of destructive music on our radio stations contribute to a cycle that perpetuates the worst elements within our community. As long as we tolerate those individuals who have no qualms about harming our children, we cannot honestly assert that black life matters.

We need to hold ourselves accountable and actively police our community. We cannot solely rely on protesting and demanding justice when a black person falls victim to law enforcement. We must also address the systemic issues that lead to our community’s tragic loss of innocent lives. Where is the justice for the countless black mothers and fathers who suffer the unbearable pain of losing their children due to the actions of these misguided individuals?   You know them ebonics-speaking, pants-sagging, lean-sipping, molly-popping numskulls. When are we going to stand up? It is time for us to unite and declare that enough is enough, and by the way, do not look for celebrities or the left-leaning media to make any noise.  It starts with us.  Philly, Bmore, DC, Louisiana. What the hell are we going to do about it?

Contrary to popular belief, white people are not solely responsible for black individuals’ deaths in this century. We are tragically harming each other, and in doing so, we suffer on multiple fronts. One of us ends up in jail, while the other loses their life. It is high time we reclaim our community from these individuals who contribute to its decay. While fighting against racism is crucial, we must not neglect the injustices within our community. It is challenging for others to take our concerns seriously when our internal affairs are in disarray.

 Whenever you criticize the black community, you are called an uncle tom. I am sick and tired of the worst black people representing the black community. You Are part of the problem if constructive criticism makes you feel uncomfortable. And if speaking out against the fuckery makes me uncle tom.  Then I will wear that title proudly. By addressing these issues head-on, we can genuinely assert that Black lives matter and work towards building a more robust and safer community for ourselves and future generations.