Man Refuses To Sit Next to Elderly Black Woman on Ryanair Flight to London

The man called the woman an “ugly black bastard,” yet Ryanair staff members let him keep his seat.

~Cited by Huffington Post

The Vestiges of Humanity

Humanity- 1. The quality or state of being human.

                  2. The quality or state of being kind to other people or                           to animals.

                  3. All people

Inhumanity- 1. The quality or state of being cruel or barbarous.

                     2. A cruel or barbarous act.

                     3. Absence of warmth or geniality

It is true evil can dwell in all people but there are inalienable truths that throughout time there have only been one people who have been more capable of exhibiting these traits than the Caucasians. There is a phrase that states: 

"WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY."

There is also another truth that Caucasians have been the dominate people that have been running the governments globally wherever they have colonized and have done nothing but plunder, manipulate division and terrorized any peoples who did not classify as white. We can go on as Caucasian people dispute, deflect and deny their responsibility of their human atrocities for the next hundred years but it would not change these undeniable facts. Although a few Caucasians courageously stood up fought and died for the civility of doing what is right, it also remains true that the vast majority did not, which leads to this timely phrase: 

"ALL IT TAKES FOR EVIL TO TRIUMPH IS FOR GOOD MEN TO DO NOTHING."  

There are millions of people today asking the question: what has gone wrong in this country? The above statement has much to do with the condition of race relations globally. The refusal to address the racial disparity and divide in this country is the catalyst that has led us to the evil that has manifests itself today. African Americans have for centuries cried out about the injustices, cruelty and disrespect that have been perpetrated on them since slavery. There has been a conglomerate effort of peoples and systems put in place to eradicate, disparage and deny African Americans the basic necessities to co-exist on equal ground with society and all has been ignored and ridiculed as figments of our imagination. It would be foolish and arrogant to believe that there would not be consequences to evil machinations that systemically operate to destroy human beings that do not have the power to defend themselves against a force that has sought to subjugate a people for no other reason than fear and racism. This Country has put in the forefront of its beginning the edict "In God we Trust" was it a catchphrase? Or was there a spiritual meaning behind it?

If there is an absolute belief in a Higher Power and this country truly believe that all men are created equal, it would manifest itself undeniably in the way that it treats its people. Perhaps the founding fathers were hypocritical in their beliefs when they chose to write the constitution based on the governing body that spoke of freedom and equality. 

Or maybe a more dastardly deed that they never intended on the inclusion of any other race than the White man, woman and their offspring for generations. From the conduct of many in government and the average citizens I would believe the latter, because it's not the words that define integrity and the spiritual essence of people but their actions. Many faces have been put on the voices of opposition; racism, sexism, feminism and hatred, but let us call it for what it truly is there is no middle ground for right and wrong, good and evil or humanity vs inhumanity, only the courage, wisdom and conviction to know the difference.

Of course, I understand that there will be those who still refuse to acknowledge and deny truth and that is ok for them. However, it says more about the spirit of that person than the action of their opposition. The bible speaks of those who carry the fruits of the spirit;

Galatians 5:22-23 New King James Version 

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 [a]gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

The bible also speaks of the fruits of the flesh;

Galatians 5:19-26 New King James Version 

19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: [a]adultery, [b]fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, [c]murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Which spirit do you possess?

In an age where choices are govern by your own will, it comes down to what truly lies in one's heart and spirit.

I know for me, I will always choose what is right because that is the spirit that resides in me.

The Spirit of The Most High, Yah!

Liberty, Freedom and Justice for Who?

Liberty, Freedom and Justice for Who?

 I don't know if you have been keeping abreast of the current events lately, but things are changing. The atmosphere of fear and hatred disguised as political correctness has reduced this nation into a country once known as a melting pot of nationalities and cultures to a steaming kettle of mistrust and division. The world is changing, nasty attitudes, ill-temperament, intolerance and disrespect is at an all-time high. All the characteristics that make us human beings have morphed to a primal instinct of selfishness and contempt for anyone who stands for the most basic right to be treated with dignity. It has turned this country into a cesspool that has made common decency an obsolete notion. Of course, I am not surprised because I've always said that the elements of hidden and suppressed aggression will one day rise to the occasion when it is ignored by those in power who are capable of making collective change.

 I understand completely the thought process of those who have condemned Colin Kaepernick for his stance. I understand the hypocrisy of focusing on the act of his protest rather than the message he is conveying. What does that convey about a huge portion of society who chooses to divert the attention of a man who cares enough about human beings to make the decision to risk his career and livelihood to stand up for people who are being unjustly murdered? What does it convey when Kaepernick's act of protest by refusing to stand to a flag that is supposed to symbolize liberty, freedom and justice for all is reduced to an argument over his patriotism instead of justice for murdered victims that includes children? How is it that the lives of so-called American citizens and his courageous stance are not seen as a noble and selfless act?  There is something seriously wrong with humanity when people are so blinded by indifference and hate they are unable to reason and empathize with the plight and pain of others. It should touch deep into the very heart of what differentiate us as human beings; even animals don't kill unless they are hungry. Are we not supposed to be a species above the primal instincts of predators? There is a description for this characteristic....it is representative of someone who is soulless and evil. Some and perhaps a great portion of people may consider my following words uncomfortable, but under the circumstance it is a welcome proclamation that seems as of late to be non-existent in a society that seems to be void of selflessness and the incapability of being able to reflect on one's behavior as it pertains to how one's actions and words affect others. Our society has lost its moral compass to an extremist crusade that has become so contagious it has overpowered the voices of reason and consciousness. 

There was a time when morality, self-respect and humanity stood front and center against tyranny and those who would try to take away what makes us decent human beings. I try not to see things in literal black and white but it is hard when so much of what I experienced and continue to experience is a constant revelation that what shouldn't matter does. I hear a world trying to convince me through words that color doesn't matter, that black life does matter that we are all the same. Yet in deed, every day I see the residual effects of those untruths televised like a recurring nightmare that seems to never end. Yet for black people it is real and no matter how society tries to wish it away or pretend it is a figment of the collective black mind, everyday... somewhere, it is our reality when another black man, woman and child is beaten, lynched and murdered for no other reason than the perception of others as the expendable members of society. For those whose silent voices fade into whispers of fear because you feel you are in a safe place and can never be affected by the screams of mourning mothers, you are sadly mistaken.

If justice and righteousness cannot be served by the unjust deaths of black people then the ultimate price in due time is everyone will suffer the penalty for injustice by a higher power. This country was founded and brought into fruition under the belief "In God We Trust." but I have yet to witness an example that represents those words in practice. I can say unequivocally that I am a believer in the words of scripture and I am a believer that we all will be responsible and expected to give an account to how we have lived our lives in the measure of what we have done to and for others.....good and bad.

When Colin Kaepernick stood up and became the voice for those whose voices were silenced. He was doing what a person who believes in the principles of "In God We Trust" is expected to do as a human being. He will be rewarded for his deeds on earth and although he is ridiculed and judged by man he will receive his blessing in the only way that matters..... 

Maybe instead of perceiving people of color through the eyes of fear and hatred, perhaps it is more conducive to begin to put into practice the principles of what the flag and this country is supposed to truly represent.

All men/women regardless of race, creed and national origin deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

"Noone" deserves anything less.

Well done, Colin Kaepernick for having the courage of your convictions

Free Thought

Free Thought

For some, being alone can be a terrifying thought, memories, regrets, trauma and irreconcilable issues can haunt the innermost recesses of a person's mind. Yet sometimes the path to being alone and individuality can be an awakening revelation and a welcome peace where you can become content and complete in your spirit. 

Life can offer a myriad of escape routes away from individual thinking, but it would only prolong the inevitable conclusion to a path we all must ultimately travel when the choice is made. These escape routes that are used can very often lead those who choose them to a false sense of being in control of their lives. The most common is a dire need or desire to be accepted and belonging to something outside one's self.

A click if you will, a gang, a political party, a sorority, etc. These are examples of a collection of people that form a group where the common bond is acceptability because all minds are in unison with a common goal. This is not to say this is a bad thing unless the group's motives have immoral ideas and goals. Yet any organization or group is only as influential as the concept of its members. 

For example, if everyone in a particular group thought the same without differing opinions or judgement what would happen to someone who opposes this group?

If this group's members continues to grow larger without the opposition of those who disagree or think differently it will become a majority and the opposition becomes the minority good or bad and perhaps eventually non-existent.

It is for this reason why it is so important to think independently for yourself first. In order to do that, you have to be completely comfortable with being different from anyone else as an individual.

Some of the most powerful changes in history has come from those people that would not accept the ideals and philosophies that ruled the majority and they dared to oppose the status quo.

Opposition, individuality and free thought is necessary to keep those who lack the ability to understand that division only creates a weaker majority rule.

The path to least resistance is always the easiest,shortest and the most traveled. The path to believing and doing what is right takes courage, wisdom and a righteous heart.

So "think" differently.....

The skin you're in....

Disclaimer: My opinion is just that, an opinion. I am in no way, shape or form blanketing all interracial relationships, specifically between Melanin and Caucasian People under one umbrella. With all situations, there are exceptions to the rule.

The Skin You’re In

I've often been perplexed about the dynamics of melanin people who can co-exist in a relationship with a person who is part of a race of people who have continually oppressed, despised and done everything in their power to keep our people at a disadvantage. I have contemplated many scenarios that would be applicable to why this is but it has only been conjecture on my part through my own experiences with living day to day in a society that judges me on my skin pigmentation, rather than the merits of who I am as a person. I guess I shouldn’t care about whom one chooses to marry but when it comes to the psychology and well-being of black people and how certain choices affect the stability of the family structure and the mentality of our people it mostly becomes a problem for all of us. It is a reality that will have adverse reactions for generations to come. I am by no means a person who hates or disparages anyone on the basis of race; in fact I am cordial and happy to treat anyone with mutual respect. I would also add that I care for all people regardless of their racial background. I do however have no tolerance for people who choose to disrespect, oppress, hurt me and anyone who share the same racial background as I do. 

I have relatives who are in interracial relationships and nieces, nephews as well as great nieces and nephews who are bi-racial. So it is impossible for me not to love them because part of their heritage is of the Caucasian persuasion that would be absurd. In fact anyone who would mistreat people on the basis of skin color is superficial, ignorant and immoral human beings. There have been accusations against melanin people of practicing reverse-discrimination (racism) towards Caucasian people; this is an oxymoron because it is impossible for a people who have no political, economic or societal power to practice racism. Melanin people’s attitude and anger towards Caucasian people is merely a reaction to centuries of inhumanity, oppression and disrespect.  

Well-known child psychiatrist, the late Francis Cress Welsing classified racism as the following:

“Racism and white supremacy is the local and global power system and dynamic, structured and maintained by people who classify themselves as white—whether consciously or subconsciously determined, which consists of patterns of perception, logic, symbol formation, thoughts, speech actions and emotional response, as conducted simultaneously in all areas of people activity, including economics, education, entertainment, labor, law, politics, religion, sex and war.”

My thought process on interracial relationships is on an analytical level of consciousness based on the history of our people in this country and the blatant inhumane mistreatment that still continues today.

So my question is?

How do you function in a relationship with a person who is a direct descendant of a people who has caused so much destruction, bloodshed and anguish to your people?

I just watched two you tube videos of two such examples of melanin people who had been in interracial relationships and subsequently ended those relationships. Interestingly, one is female and she came to the revelation that her Caucasian boyfriend was indeed a racist. The other is a man who came to the understanding that self-hate was at the root of his attraction to his Caucasian girlfriend.

Both stories confirmed what I already suspected which is that there has to be some sort of subconscious self-hatred going on within that person and secondly, there is a total lack of knowledge on the true history of white supremacy and its detrimental effects on our culture, heritage and psychological well-being. The caustic history between Caucasian and melanin people runs so deep within this country's DNA that it would make it virtually impossible for the two people to be completely honest and open in communicating about their racial backgrounds, thought processes and the by-product of its effects on each other. Unless the people involved begin to ignore these factors and intricacies of their racial relationship it is a high probability that social awkwardness, intimacy and trust issues will occur and eventually cause the deterioration of the relationship. 

This sub-conscious or conscious mechanism would have to occur in order to co-exist in a racist society. (Cognitive dissonance)  Unfortunately, to the detriment of their children, this internal bubble from social influences would be passed down so that they could not experience the external effects of racism. How could normalcy ever be possible when every aspect of a melanin person's life is consumed by the constant reminder of their race? From filling out an application in which you are asked if you are black or white to being denied a homeowner's loan for a house in an affluent neighborhood. As well as being subjected to the more recent high profile racist remarks of politicians (Steve King , Frank Artiles),  the racist rants of celebrities (Paula Deen, Ted Nugent) and the blatant murders of black men and women by police officers. The public apology does not eradicate the fact that this sickness is still tolerated on a global scale not only in high places in society but in all economic classes and groups of people. 

Within the last eight years the wicked and racist underbelly of this society's most covert and insidious disease has finally unapologetically reared its ugly head for all to see; we can no longer remain complacent and pretend that racism doesn't exist. 

I am not saying that it is impossible to be in love with someone of a Caucasian ethnicity, I believe it could be possible but it is up to the individuals to know the true dynamics of their relationship and truly search their heart and mind. They need to understand why it is important to deal with the reality of racism and how it has affected melanin people as well as the Caucasian people’s role in that history. Is the Caucasian person truly comfortable with the skin you are in? Can you truly express to them the pride in your heritage? The love you have for your people? Can they truly comprehend the respect and love you have for the men and women who look just like you and that quality be openly expressed? Are they threatened by your self confidence in knowing who you are? Can they take equal pride in your children's melanin heritage and be ok with them learning and embracing that part of themselves? Can you engage in opinions and conversations comfortably and honestly about racial differences, racism and the history of white supremacy and how its effects have damaged you and your people? 

Can they relate, empathize and support you when those challenging times come when you are verbally hurt or racially profiled? Do they embrace your spiritual beliefs, heritage and culture with respect and acknowledgement? More importantly, can you embrace and take pride in the skin you're in? Do you feel free to discuss these matters with your Caucasian partner or are you even interested to do so? Do you feel comfortable talking about your heritage, racism and white supremacy to you children without feeling guilty? Can you honestly explain to your children the truth behind the history of the "N" word when they are called it for the first time without feeling you are betraying or putting your Caucasian partner in a bad light? Are your children being taught their heritage and the significance in knowing that heritage? Are they taught to embrace and take pride in that heritage?

It’s one thing for you as an adult to understand the dynamics of the interracial relationship you are in honestly within yourself, but it is quite another to bring children into a world of racial division, hatred and white supremacist ideals and then pretend that none of these exist when in actuality it does. It is selfish, cruel and not in the best interest for the stability of the child who will one day grow up and face these same challenges and be totally unequipped to deal with it because they were told color doesn't matter and to turn a blind eye when they are insulted by racial bigotry without an explanation to why. In an ideal world it would be a beautiful thing if the world were as we hope it would be without conflict, genuine agape love for everyone no matter the race, creed or natural origin, but unfortunately we do not exist in a utopia that is colorblind. 

True liberation does not come from turning a blind eye, enveloping one’s self in a safety-zone bubble or sticking one's head in the sand. True liberation comes from embracing every aspect of who you are mind, body and spirit and not allowing anyone or anything to make you feel inferior because of those attributes.  Once you have achieved that level of completeness, you pass that same pride onto your children so they will never feel ashamed of whom they are.

If you are stifling the best part of yourself you are denying the best part of who you are and anyone who is ok with you doing that to yourself does not truly love you. And if you are consciously or subconsciously doing it to yourself than you lack the love of self and you owe it to yourself to understand and know why that is by researching your childhood history as well as black history and the history of racism and white supremacy. This is not only for yourself, but for your children who deserve the self-confidence to be proud of themselves and their heritage despite what society says.

Realistically, this society will only look at your child through racially bias lenses and as much as you would like to believe otherwise, they will not see a "bi-racial" child, they will see "a black child."

So you need to ask yourself...

Are you truly comfortable in the skin you’re in?