Where are you?
There are many aspiring and seasoned Black Legal Professionals in Legal, Political and many other fields that have influence and knowledge. It is so disappointing to me that there is not a collaborative thought our conscious that exists in our community. I know that groups take some work to get started and to create a mission and it takes work to come up with a satisfactory vision that all in the group agree on. But where are you and what are you thinking about the countless known and unknown incidences that are killing Black men in this country.
My opinion is to use the K.I.S.S theory. Keep it simple stupid. If we were able to do this and garner a larger voice in our society then I am certain that decisions in cases such as the Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin and a host of other cases would not end so tragically.
Why are our professionals sitting back and just watching cases like this unfold from the comfort their televisions, smart phones and other devices that keep us far from taking any action.
I agree with a quote of Thomas Jefferson's that says: "I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical."
Another quote from him:
“When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.”
I am not suggesting that we should revolt in the times of old. However, I am suggesting that we have gained much knowledge of the processes in the Legal and Political landscapes. Thus should use that knowledge to come together and revolt in a brand new and sustainable way.
I am sickened by the ease at which our legal systems have victimized Black men. I'm disgusted to see the unnecessary deaths and injustices that have occurred agains us.
My last words are: Where are you, we need you!?!?!
2 comments:
I'm not a legal professional, but this rings true for me especially living in Austin, Texas where Black professionals are few and far between. I've been working to form a group for alumni of color and while it's been challenging, your post gives me a little motivation to keep pushing. We must stand up and *do* something.
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