Many of us don't have a clue as to what is going on in Darfur, to include myself. What we do know is that there are black folks killing black folks, and we want "somebody" to do something about it...preferably and historically...someone other than ourselves. I have talked to a few of my brown counterparts, and it appears that African Americans feel helpless when it comes to assisting the countries of Africa...and many don't feel connected to their ancestry at all, unlike Italian Americans to Italy, or Polish Americans to Poland, and so forth. African Americans are in a unique position to reclaim our history and tell Our-story. In the meantime, take a moment to learn more about Darfur and allow yourself to offer up what resource you have to the cause...a sincere prayer goes a long way.
The following site provides a clear explanation of of the current state of Darfur. Most of us understand the ins and outs of what happened in Rwanda. A similar genocide is taking place in Darfur...but it's more brutal and more complex. However, the website provides a basic explanation: www.darfurinformation.com
U.S. Involvement - Our individual state governments have been more proactive than our Federal government. Kudos to the states of Arizona and California. Both states have created legislation that prohibits any business based in their state to do business with the companies that are supporting the genocide in Darfur. It's also important to note, most of the American volunteers towards this cause are white! Hmmmmmmm.
If we can support Israel, we can support countries where people of negroid ancestry reside. If we wait on our government to place the same value on Black life as they do for white and Jewish life...we will continue to see genocide here in the states and across the seas.
So as you sit in your air conditioned apartment, sipping on bubbly, and surfing the net (smirk)...Surf this!
Badilisho, freelance writer and a newbie to proper commentary-
http://ibwriting.blogspot.com
The following site provides a clear explanation of of the current state of Darfur. Most of us understand the ins and outs of what happened in Rwanda. A similar genocide is taking place in Darfur...but it's more brutal and more complex. However, the website provides a basic explanation: www.darfurinformation.com
U.S. Involvement - Our individual state governments have been more proactive than our Federal government. Kudos to the states of Arizona and California. Both states have created legislation that prohibits any business based in their state to do business with the companies that are supporting the genocide in Darfur. It's also important to note, most of the American volunteers towards this cause are white! Hmmmmmmm.
If we can support Israel, we can support countries where people of negroid ancestry reside. If we wait on our government to place the same value on Black life as they do for white and Jewish life...we will continue to see genocide here in the states and across the seas.
So as you sit in your air conditioned apartment, sipping on bubbly, and surfing the net (smirk)...Surf this!
Badilisho, freelance writer and a newbie to proper commentary-
http://ibwriting.blogspot.com
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