Good Afternoon Family!!!!
Things are looking pretty good for the start of meeting my 2016 goals. One of which is to write on this blog every day at least for the next two months. The second thing that I wanted to make happen is to work out everyday. Michael bought me these dance tapes for Christmas and I started the first one today. It's 30 mins and you learn a dance routine and then "perform" it to current day music. It's pretty fun actually I just pray that I stay committed and consistent.
In the news, in case you have been under a rock, Bill Cosby has been arrested for "sexual assault". What's incredible to me about this is that the alleged violations occurred 10 years ago. And not only has he now been arrested, but all the honors, accolades and memorialization of his art and humanitarianism has been stripped away...based on allegations. It's not right!!!! The day of the arrest was front cover news!! However, the murderous cops of Tamir Rice, the 12 year old that was murdered in 1.5 seconds because he had a toy gun, weren't being charged and that didn't make front pate news. What the hell! That is just wrong on so many levels. The double standard, the institutionalized racism is so pathetic it's nauseating! How do we turn this thing around? My Mon always says....Satan your kingdom must come down. I think this experiment called America, needs a do over.
The very foundation of this country has been based on violence and racism. Is it any wonder we are still operating from that place of violence and racism. Burn it to the ground and let's start over. What if the foundation was based on togetherness, love and respect, we would be a better country of people.
I am so exhausted by all of the hatred, the violence and the complete disrespect. I don't even know what to do anymore. I've protested, signed petitions and written emails and it seems nothing has changed, it continues and/or gets worse. I will continue doing my part, but I need to see some change. There is a ground swell of protests led by young folks, #blacklivesmatter is one that has gotten national press. But I think one part of the "protest" needs to be to get into a position that we can get candidates elected that are promoting our agenda. That requires economics. We need to put our money where our protest is and then put that towards the candidate that is going to carry our water. Why do we think the NRA has some much influence, $$$. We need to do the same. I hope the #blacklivesmater has this as part of their long term agenda. And also to take on the voting rights and registration of our community and the disenfranchised. I'm tired, but do have some hope.
And in other news...it's Saturday, it's sunny and it's already been a great day so far. I'm gonna chill and leisurely go about my day taking it all in. You do the same and meet you here at the lake!! Have a great day!!
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