The film Judas and the Black Messiah opened my eyes regarding the true nature of the Black Panther organization & its focus on effecting positive change for marginalized people. What better example do we have of systemic racism in our country than the stated goals of this group and the way they were demonized & attacked by those we should be able to trust (the CIA, FBI, other government agencies, the major media, etc)? I live in Florida where the governor is actively trying to suppress true education. I feel somewhat powerless to effect change (our state government is in lock step with the governor). This feeling of powerlessness gives me a glimmer of the sense of oppression my black and brown sisters and brothers have been experiencing for centuries in America.
I hope it gives you hope too. As Mr. Rogers mother told him, “Look for the helpers.” There are always helpers. I get really down and feel powerless at times but then I think: I know there are people doing incredibly good things to combat this. I may not know their names or faces, but they are out there helping.
The film Judas and the Black Messiah opened my eyes regarding the true nature of the Black Panther organization & its focus on effecting positive change for marginalized people. What better example do we have of systemic racism in our country than the stated goals of this group and the way they were demonized & attacked by those we should be able to trust (the CIA, FBI, other government agencies, the major media, etc)? I live in Florida where the governor is actively trying to suppress true education. I feel somewhat powerless to effect change (our state government is in lock step with the governor). This feeling of powerlessness gives me a glimmer of the sense of oppression my black and brown sisters and brothers have been experiencing for centuries in America.
I hope it gives you hope too. As Mr. Rogers mother told him, “Look for the helpers.” There are always helpers. I get really down and feel powerless at times but then I think: I know there are people doing incredibly good things to combat this. I may not know their names or faces, but they are out there helping.