



We’ve entered Black History Month; however, this Black History Month is unique. More than ever, the dominant society is attempting to blur the lines between Black achievements and Alphabet achievements. The dominant society has taken many Black icons—some of whom were gay—and have focused on their sexuality. This has been done despite their sexuality, having nothing to do with their achievements. Never once did someone like James Baldwin proclaim to the world that he was gay first, or put his sexual orientation in front of his race. He thoroughly understood that he was discriminated against because of his race.

Also, using dead Black icons to solidify the stance that FBA needs to redirect its focus toward the betterment of all groups, only waters the planted seed of rebellion.

Years ago, when former President Obama was in office, he planted the seed of uprise in FBAs by ignoring our needs. Furthermore, he served as a wakeup call that politicians aren’t going to do anything specifically for FBAs unless FBAs thoroughly control them.

However, currently, this seed of rebellion is being watered and sprouting. It goes without saying that the more one attempts to persuade someone to do something that he/she doesn’t wish to do, the more resistance one will get. This is why magazines and articles preaching to FBA citizens is fruitless. At this stage, it’s crystal clear that worrying about other groups is disadvantageous to our interests. So, disseminating messages to lure us to this way of thinking is merely condescending.

Moreover, it has a negative effect; this further waters the seed of rebellion. Distorting Black icons is having the same impact. The country is in turmoil. Moreover, things will continue to deteriorate as long as this watering process continues. Eventually, a full tree of rebellion is going to sprout.

Moderate White supremacists/Democratic media should consider this with how it approaches FBA citizens and the messages that it pushes upon us.



