"We're blind to color when it comes to the evidence?"
-U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan.
"And yet they say this is the Home of The Free.
But if you ask me, it's all about hypocrisy.
The constitution? Yo, it don't apply to me.
Lady Liberty? Stupid 6!tch lied to me."
-2Pac, "Words of Wisdom"
Indeed, these are some interesting times in which we live. I have noticed the many news reports and analysis of how things have seemingly come full circle. Yet, even all the hope in the world didn't have me convinced that life was going to be a box of chocolate as Mr. Gump opined.
Your president is black.
Your lambo is a still a dream.
Your net worth is red.
In fact, life is just as crazy and volatile and risky as ever. State Senator Dianne Wilkerson resigned two days ago. This morning, City Councilor Chuck Turner was arrested for allegedly similar crimes.
Through all of this, I am troubled. I noticed brother Jamarhl stated that it seems to be an attack on black leadership. He ain't never lied. I fully agree and don't think for a second it just started a month ago. We know about Kilpatrick. We know about Barry. Yes, accountability is key. But the stakes are high and some shT just ain't right.
It took months before State Senator Marzili resigned. And Sal DiMasi STILL has yet to be called out by his peers to step down. Does the phrase Rockefeller Laws ring a bell? DiMasi was peddling coke, ecstasy, and OxyContin, while Wilkerson was on the corners and Turner was a runner.
I went to sleep at 4 this morning very tired, yet very inspired after having a very transformative night with a tremendously thought-provoking and moving group of people. I type this with mixed emotions and thoughts. Obviously, this is far from over. So I'll continue catching up, digesting, and dissecting the information overload before I regurgitate some actual well-thought-out responses. But for now, maybe we are simply just living on larger plantations. Why be afraid of black power when racism is still institutionalized.
my head hurts.
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