The majority of the negative comments I have seen concerning the above video only go to show what white people are most afraid of ... organized and disciplined young black men. There was nothing said in this video that directly threatened White America; however, when White America (or at least parts of it) fears educated, disciplined, and guided black youth ... When that youth actually speaks up ... they sh%t bricks. Let me ask you this ... What are young black men to do to better themselves when there are few to no examples of successful black manhood? By "Successful black manhood" I am referring to brothers who have succeeded withouth the assistance of a, kilo of dope, a ball, a microphone, a beat machine, or being in front of a movie camera.
From what I understand, the teacher who was responsible for the display of discipline, order, and affirmed aspirations of these young men was suspended. By the "gold boots," I would suspect that he is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (only a significant but select few would pick up on that clue); however, regardless of his fraternal affiliation, this man organized these young black men and showed them what they themselves can be capable of and gave them a routine to perform to show it. What's the problem with that?
The problem is that young black men behaving in a unified and uniformed fashion scares the hell out of White America (or at least parts of it). But the funny part of it that White America (or at least parts of it) both ignorantly and arrogantly dismisses is ... who/what exactly is responsible for all of this?
There was a reason for the formation of the Black Panther Party. There was a reason for the formation of the Nation of Islam. White America (or at least parts of it) would have you think that these were/are hate groups ... but I have never seen nor heard of the Panthers or the Fruit of Islam lynching an innocent white kid. Do you think that if little black children decades ago were given the same opportunities as little white children, or shown that they could aspire to be whatever they want to be there would ever be a Black Panther Party or a Nation of Islam? These organizations, and many others were formed to (1) actively defend the lives of black people; and, (2) provide positive examples of leadership and manhood in the black community.
The only reason why the NAACP exists today is because they have proven themselves to be no significant threat to White America in any way. The very fact that "CP" which stands for "Colored People" still exists in the organization's name - in the 21st century - goes to show that White America inherently has nothing to fear from this organization. On that note ... what have we heard from the NAACP during this entire campaign season? ... Don't worry ... I'll wait.
The treatment that Sen. Barack Obama has been receiving from the Republican Party, FOX News, and a great many White Americans should go to show just how ignorantly arrogant; not all, but many of them are. Lest we not forget ... He is NOT a descendant of the Trans-Alantic Slave trade/Middle Passage. His father was an indigenous African, and his mother a white woman from Kansas. He was raised by his white mother and his white grandparents. He graduated from the finest schools - not in the country - but in the world ... but despite all of that, White America (or at least parts of it) does not see the son of a white woman raised by her and her parents. White America sees a BLACK MAN.
Realistically (and although it won't be overtly admitted), White America (or at least parts of it), has little fear of brothers from the hood. Videos on MTV & BET have made them little more than cartoon characters; however, take a brother who can speak to them on their level and not smack the sh%t out of them (despite how bad they deserve it) ...
Well ... that my friends, is AMERICA's WORST NIGHTMARE!
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