I am not a black man.
I cannot identify with a black man’s struggle in this white washed world. I will never be able to fully comprehend all the difficulties surrounding the day to day life of being a black man in this country.
I can, however, accept and own the fact that there is a serious imbalance of power and justice. I can admit that my skin color grants me certain privileges and opportunities that are not inherently given to others. I can clearly see that there are deep and dark rifts in our societal and economic platforms and that there is a very outspoken and continuous influence that perpetually attempts to widen those gaps.
I am not a black man but he is my brother.
You cannot call someone your brother...you cannot be someone’s ally if you will just stand by unmoved and watch as violence and injustice are constantly perpetrated against those you claim to admire and support.
By all means appreciate things not of your culture but do not forget and do not deny the greatness that created those things.
Yes, there is a rift between us, my brothers, and it has been hundreds of years in the making. There will be many more struggles to come before we are finally able to bridge this gap and move forward as one United people. I will ALWAYS fight for you and that future but I am only one person with limited resources. I can promise you this though; what I am ABLE to do, I WILL do.
