There was a time when African-Americans would lay down their lives to overcome the persecution of racial injustice and prejudice in America. Each generation worked hard to make sure that future generations had more opportunities than the ones before. In particular, inner city America was made up of close knit African-American families, who each had the other's back, and "black on black" crime was at all time lows. In the past, education was believed by many African-Americans, to be the foundation to achieving "the advancement of colored people." Fast forward to present time, and the state of inner city America. Young black males seem more concerned with being "thugs," selling drugs, and killing each other, rather than doing anything constructive with their lives. Murder in the inner city has reached record highs, and young men are finding refuge in street gangs. Instead of learning from the writings of prominent African-American scholars like W.E.B. DuBois and Carter G. Woodson, and from community leaders, many of these young men learn from the writings of 50 Cent, Lil Jon, Lil Wayne, and others who perpetuate misogyny and violence amongst those in the urban African-American community. They walk around with their pants hanging around the bottom of their asses and showing their underwear, like they're saying something. Listen up "thugs!" Pull your damn pants up, learn your history (and not rap lyrics), educate yourselves, and become productive members of your communities. Be kind to your fellow "black" man, be good fathers, and respect women (especially your mothers)! |
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