So many debates and conversations in the world today... COVID-19, social injustice, breeding race wars, unemployment arguments, etc. Who would have ever thought that 2020 would turn out like this, right?
I find so many topics that I want to comment on.
So many things I need to speak on.
But it's like an overwhelming feeling of true "masking" has been over me; if that makes sense. Quite frankly, my passion is aggressive and sometimes I just choose not to expend the energy in addressing mindsets that refuse to really think and research. The real problem, I think? Not everyone relies on social media for their sources of knowledge. Because of this, some will see beyond media tactics and manipulations.
Here's another thing - some people simply ask more questions when given pieces of information that simply do not "fit together' in their heads.
I am "some people."
The most disappointing thing I've seen over the last few months is this: although we (the so called black people) complain about legal rights being violated along with the "right to speak" or "voice opinions" - a majority of us that choose to think differently are silenced through a system of social bullying.
I'll give you a few examples:
If, hypothetically, I agree with Trump on any stance - social media bullies in number will literally crucify me. All of a sudden, I'll be labeled as one who hates the so called blacks. I'll be considered racist, a sell-out, and etc.
If, hypothetically, I agree with Candace Owens - just because she has ruffled the majority of the so called black America - then I'll be automatically labeled just as her.
If, hypothetically, I disagree with riots and violent protest, I'll be labeled as one who is afraid and who is still mentally oppressed by "Massa."
If, hypothetically, I disagree with the "Black Lives Matter" movement because "maybe" I've studied the entire concept and choose not to represent it - then obviously, I "can't be for blacks."
Hmm...
Sadly, what I've seen over the last month or so is this mindset coming from people who look like me. Is it that we have been "oppressed" for so long that we begin to oppress each other in any form? Or is social media simply another platform where people can follow the popular crowds, opinions, and judgments. While we fight over whether or not we should wear physical masks, we are masked in so many ways that I think we should be concerned about.
People that really think and challenge the popular status quo are often considered rebellious. It seems as now a days, you cant think differently than others. You can't voice different opinions than the "popular" notions widely circulating through the media. You're automatically ostracized, criticized, and judged - ironically from the same people that claim they want "just" treatment.
Is this America now? Where we say, "Yes, you have freedom of speech but just be aware that if you don't agree with others - you may want to think about being silent."
I'll give another example - Look at all the companies coming forth because they stand with "black lives" - but is it authentic? Is change really being made? Or is the so called black community being pacified because, after all, business is business. And those that didn't come forth? Automatically they were judged by the popular opinion because they "should have."
Most importantly, one of the things that matters most to me: how can we as so called black people say that we want justice for us, when we continue to treat one another unjustly? And do we really, really believe what we "post" or do we simply agree and become emotionally attached to everything shown to us in the media. Personally, I partially blame the good ol' system of public school, if I can be perfectly honest. Many of use refuse to think outside of the box because we've never been conditioned to do so, and that begins early on. We simply follow the masses. As we do so, we continue to weaken the voices of those who stand strong enough to challenge the norm, the popular opinion, or anything outside of what is "normalized." Suddenly, anyone that chooses to really think a thought outside of what the majority are thinking are instantly "handled" and "dragged" on social media.
I just don't get it. Since when did not agreeing with each other instantly become a battle between who's right or who's wrong? And at the end of the day, why is it that regardless of how we think differently, that we can't continue to respect each other as human beings? Our "lives matter" right? Or do they matter only when the injustice comes at the hand of the opposite race, perhaps? Or only when it's a "popular" topic? I'm confused.
Yeah...."Houston...we have a problem."
P.S. On another note: #aCall2Purity, Sexually Wise, and Sexual Skeletons are free for a limited time on Amazon Kindle! Just click >> here << to access!
I find so many topics that I want to comment on.
So many things I need to speak on.
But it's like an overwhelming feeling of true "masking" has been over me; if that makes sense. Quite frankly, my passion is aggressive and sometimes I just choose not to expend the energy in addressing mindsets that refuse to really think and research. The real problem, I think? Not everyone relies on social media for their sources of knowledge. Because of this, some will see beyond media tactics and manipulations.
Here's another thing - some people simply ask more questions when given pieces of information that simply do not "fit together' in their heads.
I am "some people."
The most disappointing thing I've seen over the last few months is this: although we (the so called black people) complain about legal rights being violated along with the "right to speak" or "voice opinions" - a majority of us that choose to think differently are silenced through a system of social bullying.I'll give you a few examples:
If, hypothetically, I agree with Trump on any stance - social media bullies in number will literally crucify me. All of a sudden, I'll be labeled as one who hates the so called blacks. I'll be considered racist, a sell-out, and etc.
If, hypothetically, I agree with Candace Owens - just because she has ruffled the majority of the so called black America - then I'll be automatically labeled just as her.
If, hypothetically, I disagree with riots and violent protest, I'll be labeled as one who is afraid and who is still mentally oppressed by "Massa."
If, hypothetically, I disagree with the "Black Lives Matter" movement because "maybe" I've studied the entire concept and choose not to represent it - then obviously, I "can't be for blacks."
Hmm...
Sadly, what I've seen over the last month or so is this mindset coming from people who look like me. Is it that we have been "oppressed" for so long that we begin to oppress each other in any form? Or is social media simply another platform where people can follow the popular crowds, opinions, and judgments. While we fight over whether or not we should wear physical masks, we are masked in so many ways that I think we should be concerned about.
People that really think and challenge the popular status quo are often considered rebellious. It seems as now a days, you cant think differently than others. You can't voice different opinions than the "popular" notions widely circulating through the media. You're automatically ostracized, criticized, and judged - ironically from the same people that claim they want "just" treatment.Is this America now? Where we say, "Yes, you have freedom of speech but just be aware that if you don't agree with others - you may want to think about being silent."
I'll give another example - Look at all the companies coming forth because they stand with "black lives" - but is it authentic? Is change really being made? Or is the so called black community being pacified because, after all, business is business. And those that didn't come forth? Automatically they were judged by the popular opinion because they "should have."
Most importantly, one of the things that matters most to me: how can we as so called black people say that we want justice for us, when we continue to treat one another unjustly? And do we really, really believe what we "post" or do we simply agree and become emotionally attached to everything shown to us in the media. Personally, I partially blame the good ol' system of public school, if I can be perfectly honest. Many of use refuse to think outside of the box because we've never been conditioned to do so, and that begins early on. We simply follow the masses. As we do so, we continue to weaken the voices of those who stand strong enough to challenge the norm, the popular opinion, or anything outside of what is "normalized." Suddenly, anyone that chooses to really think a thought outside of what the majority are thinking are instantly "handled" and "dragged" on social media.
I just don't get it. Since when did not agreeing with each other instantly become a battle between who's right or who's wrong? And at the end of the day, why is it that regardless of how we think differently, that we can't continue to respect each other as human beings? Our "lives matter" right? Or do they matter only when the injustice comes at the hand of the opposite race, perhaps? Or only when it's a "popular" topic? I'm confused.
Yeah...."Houston...we have a problem."
P.S. On another note: #aCall2Purity, Sexually Wise, and Sexual Skeletons are free for a limited time on Amazon Kindle! Just click >> here << to access!
