People Of Color

I am tired of hearing the term “people of color” used when referring to Black folks and their issues. Somehow the media and prominent people of influence have bought into this term when referring to Black people issues in the U. S.  Maybe this is an attempt to dilute the special place that Black people have carved out for themselves  and others with their blood sweat and tears. I actually believe that we have a divine purpose here  in the USA and perhaps the world.  For sure we are the conscience of this nation. Let’s embrace our role of “standing the gap” for others no matter whether they reciprocate or not.  It’s our divine purpose. Who else is more qualified? Nobody.  I don’t  mind being call “people of color”   when other people  have  common interests but many  Black issues are unique to the Black experience. Most of our issues can’t be lumped together with others.

For instance, when we talk about reparations, should we include other groups? No. Only our ancestor were slaves . Only our ancestors dealt with the “Jim Crow” laws and school integration and even today we are the only ones assigned to be second citizens.. We did the heavy lifting on voting rights, and voter suppression too. We carry a heavy burden  constantly. We are an extraordinary race of people and acknowledgement of this fact is helpful.

 I know that the term  “people of color” is an inclusive Term

 I know that the term  “people of color” is an inclusive term but there is no race of people that catch hell like  we do and I want this society to know that clearly.  Being Black is different because this society makes it so. I look forward to that day that is coming when we want have to use the term “people of color” nor will we have to fight the good fight for equal justice. One day we want have to do that.

 It is not offensive by design but  the term dilutes and distracts from  the role and plight of Black people in America and that’s not good for America because America  is suppose to be about liberty and justice for all. We have bought into this term because we have continued to let other define us. Let’s not do that. Who knows us better than we?

This term “people of color”  does not refer to us all the time. It refers to us sometimes.  We are unique in the historical background of this Great Nation. There is nobody like us. We can not be duplicated. We are unique in our experiences. Let’s not attempt to rewrite history. It’s etched in stone literally.

 Let’s attempt to record history correctly. Historians have not done that so for because many historians are looking through the lens of white supremacy. That’s a false doctrine. Historians have to write history as it was not tilted towards white supremacy.  I am very proud to be Black. I get excited when I think about it sometimes. We are incredible people.

We have paid the highest price and invested the most blood, sweat, and tears and humiliation in the building of this great American society bar none .We are still paying the highest price to keep America great. Give us our just dues.  I truly believe that America is the greatest nation in the history of world due in large part because of Black people.  So be extraordinarily  proud.

Our contributions are undeniable. We have never been paid for the work we’ve done. That’s why I believe in reparations and I have developed a plan that will benefit the entire USA and the world too.  It is called “The American Reparation Plan.” When this plan is enacted it will serve as an unparalleled economic stimulus.  . AS a matter of fact “The American Reparation Plan” will send this economy to the stratosphere.

And we will all live happily ever after.

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