Dr. King was misguided. His views only work if everyone has the same moral compass or set of values as you. 50 years later and they still could care less about black life. They've just become more inconspicuous in their behavior. Plus, they killed the man anyway. The older I get, the colder I become to other races. All that I have a dream, we shall overcome nonsense was exactly that. Nonsense.
I don't think he was misguided but I think he believed in humanity..
But humanity has shown time and time again its true nature.
I think a lot of our parents wanted inclusion but didn't think of the repercussions that come along with it.
I've questioned the Civil Rights Movement, Religion and the effects it has on black people for years now..
I've tried to look at it from every angle, talk to elders,etc..
Many were just trying to survive, raise their families the best why they knew how and just wanted a simple life. Even when black people rose up to have their own shyt, Causasians came through with violence and malice, which in turn they taught the world to do the same to us.
Sometimes I feel black people are way to nice to others and that's been our downfall for years only to be met with nonsense on the other end.
I really don't have a problem with other races(WASPS) are the only ones I can't stand and never will.
But at the same time, I don't have empathy for what they are going through at this moment because black folks have spent years, screaming at the top of their lungs that you are just buying into propaganda and they will eventually turn on you.
Somehow black people need to find their voice again through economics..
The boycotts and seat ins(although from my stand point we're too complimentary ) did work and had an effect on the states and were a vital weapon..
Cacs(others as well),only respond to money and i wish black people would respond accordingly. Stop being afraid(if you have a self sufficient business) to only hire blacks and don't crumble to accusations of being a racist.
That's why Asians, Hispanics, Arabs, etc are winning..
They openly practice this thought process but for some reason, as black people, we need everyone to like us..
I've been done with that for years..
We have the biggest buying power in America but don't break bread or trust each other. That's a shame and painful within itself.
It truly is up to us to take back our power.
Not saying we shouldn't listen to the wisdom and stories of our elders(because without knowledge, we are fighting a war blindly) but we have to start to place our own mark on this world. It's cool to have allies but we can't fight their fights anymore and we need to focus on us...
But the problem is, how do we get the masses to buy all into our own survival.