* no, these issues are not brought up for our benefit, that is not the proper focus. it is not about US. but, it is to our benefit to work with these issues if we are really trying to work towards justice.
one way to work is to get out of the way sometimes. we are not in the position to be leaders of a movement for African people. there are many resources we have available to us in our communities that can be brought together that can go towards efforts directed by those African people working towards goals of liberation and self-determination. it is not about taking leadership in a Black movement, but maybe more so of taking the initiative when overstanding the scheme of things to rally resources in our own communities to be used at the behest of African leadership and goals. it can mean being an impetus in our own communities in the realms of raising awareness, funds, etc.for such causes. it can mean education of others when the time presents itself. it means checking those issues of white privilege within ourselves - and using our position in the system to access things. many doors are open to us that if were taken stock of could be of great benefit.
what do you and others think? do you find any of my ideas out of order, if so I would like to hear your reasonings to forward the progression. thanks for expanding the reasoning.
