Seeing that the ceremony taking place today is being held at the First National Bank Stadium my mind wonders.
It is easy to think about the diamonds mined by native peoples,adorning the rich throughout the world. How many banks exist due to the exploitation of others?
It is easy to think about the Zulu Anglo war, and to wonder what if the Zulu's had won although we know that they fought valiantly.
Prior to the Neo Nazi resurrection being installed after the World War II in South Africa , the "partition" of Africa in the 1880's and the re-fortification of colonialism throughout the developing world again just after a world war between the competing armies of conservative white supremacy and liberal white supremacy, my mind wonders,What if ?
I want to believe in the goodness of people, but why is it always left to the Mandelas, and the Kings, and to the X's to be the moral guidepost conductors.
Why is Malcolm X denied to be remembered by his last name El Hajj Malik El Shabazz and few remember the Organization of African Unity which he had started.
Few remember the speech given by Martin Luther King, Jr, where he talks about being black and proud , his speech about economic justice. Imagine the speech that Martin luther King, Jr, would have given at the Poor People's March which was being planned but for his assassination.
Yes the what ifs in my mind are many, but this media moment is full of learning, inspiration, prayer and action.
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