I cant begin to understand, the black experience. Its the same way I cant understand the female experience. How could you if youve never lived it? Of course, Ive seen many people try. Some have trivialized the history and subsequent experiences of the black community. I cant do that. I know Im sensitive to race relations. Always have been. I would even venture to say Im hypersensitive now. Justifiably so. Im a man of mixed ethnicity, though its not obvious to everyone who meets me. And Im a father to four incredibly beautiful cappuccino kids =) Id give my life for each of them. With recent events in mind, I know they will experience and live lives that I can never anticipate. This world has become stranger than any Hollywood fiction writer could imagine. I know I cant be there all the time. I can offer all the guidance and support based on the limited knowledge and experiences that Ive accumulated in my travels on this big blue marble. Recently, I plugged one of the resources that Ive put into their lives. And because I derive income from it, someone voiced their opinion on that fact. I can understand why they think my mind may be corrupted in their estimation. Heres my thoughts on it. Im fortunate that I found something that I utilized in a time of need, to fix a wrong done to me. Im also fortunate that I, after some time, recognized that I wasnt the only person in need. It was then, because of personal experiences that I joined a crusade. A crusade that Im unashamedly proud of. Justice. Its a worthwhile one isnt it? It was worthwhile enough that my childhood heroes, Dr King, Mandela and Ghandi, dedicated and gave their lives to. Back to my previous point though. As a parent, I wouldnt want my child caught in any situation without an emergency contingency plan. Thats why we give daughters vex money right? I cant begin to lecture anyone on what they should do for their kids. I am saying that what I have for mine, is a toll free number, that should an interaction arise with security, a police officer or government official, if their intent is to arrest, detain or question my child, they have 24/7 access to a law firm in a one touch App on their phone. I cant be there all the time. I can however do the best that I can and get professionals to cover what I cant. Am I corrupted by the fact that I derive income from being a marketing rep for it? I dont think so. But what you think is what you can use to base your judgements on. I cant change that. Im comfortable that Im doing, and supplying the best for my kids to navigate this constantly evolving world (even though some people seem intent on living in the past). Im confident in my choices. I apologize that you dont see my why.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:35:22 +0000
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