In Times of Pure Whatever

Sometimes as we contemplate life and we think of the “what ifs” and “whatevers”, it may occur that much of life is full with these types of questions. Specifically, in times when you feel you are in need of a special touch or words of encouragement. For some progressives, there are not many times in life when you feel the sense of needing someone. But, it may seem that when those occasions rise, your wants or needs are not met. Could it be a lack of emotional support throughout the course of your human relationships? Or could it just be you? Additionally, could it be the significant other? In asking these questions, try to be calm because your sense of disappointment could possibly overtake you. Personally, I tend to be reserved in my feelings but of those I hold close to me I expect more which may be an insult upon my own intelligence. Experience should be a predictor of the future. In research, we spend time trying to describe the problem and predictors of risk. In this experiment of life, my risk cannot be adjusted, unfortunately. In birth, my chromosomal make up was assigned. During this time, I became the introverted person I am today. There are times in life when you should put down the progressive cloth. Then there are times that you realize that being progressive and forward thinking is not an act but it is your lifestyle. When you reach pinnacle of the self purpose to serve community and humanity, you should resort to the treasured traditions of many progressives that have come before you. Enjoy your moment of self-reflection, enjoy the music

and a drink and keep on keeping on.

The Ultimate Sacrifice

As we near the end of Black History Month, let us not forget that Black History is American History. We must remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice in ensuring that we may enjoy the freedoms that we so often marginalize today. When we think of the ultimate sacrifice, we think of God giving his only Son to die for our sins. Surely, we cannot equate those of our past who gave their lives with that of Jesus but we can acknowledge and respect the sacrifice they many made through the sacrifice of their lives. Let us honor our past by forging ahead and making a living history. We can all impact the present and future by being responsible for our families and our communities.

I feel sorry for the Republican Party.....Not

If the Republican party is going to hang its future hopes on Bobby Jindal, I must say that it is a sad day when we can't have a strong two party political system. Somebody please go and find Charlie Crist.

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It would seem that some of the most precious moments in life include acts of Black love. Black love may be described as the culmination of self-sacrifice, ancestral experiences and Godly affirmation for others. If those words sound philosophical then it is by no coincidence, because Black love is philosophical. The amazing acts of historical Black love (Rosa Parks not giving up her set, Dubois enlightening minds through the Crisis, Martin and Malcolm loosing their lives) are plenty but we must use those acts as examples. We must rely upon Black love to spread good deeds and actions throughout the nation. So in this weekend of love, let's not forget to treat everyone with acts of kindness and appreciation.

The Mold

For any young man transitioning to marriage or fatherhood, your thoughts, actions and motivations begin to change. Without the feelings of responsibility and accountability for someone else, decisions are simple because most times they include only you. When you become responsible for someone other than yourself, that thought process becomes more complex. The recognition of this change is quite amazing. In this age of negative media concerning Black husbands and fathers, the affirmation that you are not part of the group that gets majority of the press is assuring and sad. It is sad becaue we have allowed (for some) the media to direct our thoughts of self and measure our worthiness based on negative connotations. In this day of progressives, let us not judge ourselves but let us dictate a new, innovative mold. A mold that will produce the leaders of this generation and future generations. The invention of this mold starts now with that new found responsibility and thought process that will transform those complex questions into simple answers of what is best for us instead of what's best for me.

That's not very Grand of the GOP

If you have been keeping up with the ongoing debate concerning the Federal stimulus, you may have noticed that most people involved in that debate are overwhelmingly old and non-minority. Many members of the GOP have called the stimulus package a spending bill. While I do encourage a spirited debate concerning the merits of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the points identified as reasons for the debate are somewhat unfounded. Specifically, GOP members have constantly made points about children and grandchildren assuming the debt from this package. Their concern for young people of this country is quite admirable but it seems that it may be off course. Let’s consider the number of young people that supported our newly elected President. It would seem that the voice of young people have spoken. So I ask to all elected officials, please don’t misconstrue our voice when we have already spoken. That is not very Grand of the Grand Old Party.

The Memo we don't know about!

Apparently, we have been left out of the loop. It seems there is an unknown memo that has circulated but the young generation has been left out. According to those that has seen, it says "that if you are not a baby boomer, somewhow your value system is flawed" Please, say it aint so, boss.