Given the recent vicious and unjust murders at the hands of white men, which tragically claimed the lives of Ahmaud Arbery 2/23/20, Breonna Taylor 3/13/20, and then George Floyd 5/25/20; Americans (and the world) have been in a state of civil unrest. Many white people, oblivious to the trials and tribulations of the colored community, particularly the Black community, are in a state of confusion wondering how […]
This past week during a senate hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, appointed by the Trump Administration, announced that stomping out the opioid problem in America was at the top of his priorities. Without prompting, AG Sessions looked directly into the camera and stated that they (the government) are prosecuting all drug cases to the fullest and most extreme extent, and that all “gangs” and “cartels” better be on notice that the US government is coming after them. Note that the reason for the hearing was to probe into the possibility of obstruction of justice and collusion/interference by the Russian government into the 2016 presidential election. The hearing had nothing to do with the so-called “War on Drugs”, yet AG Sessions felt it was necessary to declare this statement. […]
The new understanding in our urban enclaves must be that we no longer accept the doctrine, now preached, that the person who suffers is one who has done wrong or offended some divinity. Instead, we must declare that we who suffer are undergoing one of the inescapable tests of life and may have be chosen for higher service.
We must acknowledge that this understanding doesn’t lead to suffering being accepted passively. Not only must suffering be struggled against, but every effort must be made to help those of our kindred spirit who are suffering as well. The trials and tests of life are not to be endured with passive patience, they are challenges to be met and overcome. […]
