Comments on: Reflections On The March On Washington. https://thyblackman.com/2013/09/06/reflections-on-the-march-on-washington/ Black News 24/7 Online for the Black Community. Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:36:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Papacool https://thyblackman.com/2013/09/06/reflections-on-the-march-on-washington/comment-page-1/#comment-56521 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:36:41 +0000 http://thyblackman.com/?p=43782#comment-56521 As we celebrate the March on Washington, we find ourselves at a serious crossroad. Since this year marks the 50th Anniversary of the March, we need to realize that most people that made this event possible are entering into the final stage of their lives. The younger generation find themselves at a loss since they benefitted from the results of the Civil Rights Movement without ever living through the rough parts. If the movement is to ever gain the respect it deserves, it will be up to the Elders of the movement to communicate their experiences to the youngsters, thus becoming the teachers of history. Certain aspects such as segregation, discrimination, and outright violence occurred on a level that most of the young generation will find almost impossible to believe. While I am aware of the progress that has been made, it is safe to say that we still have a long ways to go before all aspects of the Dream can be achieved. Nothing in this life was worth having without someone sacrificing themselves so that just one person could have it better. All of the lives lost through trying to gain equality have not been in vain, as I for one can say I thenk God for each and every one of them. Living in the South gave me a firsthand look at the real world and things that occurred in the GOOD OLD DAYS. Before Trayvon, there was James Byrd in Texas and a teenager named McDonald in Alabama that was part of the lynch brigade. I could not end this without thanking the women of our race who stood by our men during the times going back to slavery until now. Courage is more than a mere word when it comes to describing what these people went through. I also give a shout out to the publications of Jet and Ebony as they made sure that acts of injustice were exposed to their readers and were instrumental in ensuring that the movement and its participants were never forgotten. If we let the lack of knowledge be the reason for our younger generation’s justification of their lack of respect for each other and themselves progress on the societal front, we only have ourselves to blame. Peace out, Papacool.

]]> By: Terrence the Pterodactyl https://thyblackman.com/2013/09/06/reflections-on-the-march-on-washington/comment-page-1/#comment-56295 Sat, 07 Sep 2013 00:47:16 +0000 http://thyblackman.com/?p=43782#comment-56295 The Pterodactyl says it all about racism, income inequality, Obama and March on Washington here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TeyT2ZXAMc

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