The Greatest Show

Todays events look like the most successful drama, murder/mystery cinematography masterpiece that was ever made. However; a new storyline has risen to the surface like cream in milk. Black Americans and many other allies have finally seen the true plot that has been shrouded in glitz and glamor to the point of being unrecognizable. What is being witnessed is that the Black community is taking back the many things stolen from us. There is an intentional effort to permanently dismantle the auctioneer block. The reign of the master is over. Our collective greatness is finally being manifested in a way that makes some afraid and many more uncomfortable. Celebrities who you thought could be muzzled are rising up and speaking out. The athletes who you thought you had caged are soaring and expressing their opposition to the egregious injustices in this country. Even the 9 to 5 Black professionals you thought had assimilated are speaking out. For the first time in American history, the powers that be are losing their grip. The desperation and panic that these powers are feeling is obvious and pitiful. The empty words and canned statements fall on deaf ears. The truth can be seen and the truth of the pure nature of this menacing people is visible. It is no longer possible to hide your hand and throw rocks. Black America has finally arrived, although we have always been here. We can no longer be broken and will no longer tolerate your continuous attempt to own that which does not belong to you. The traveling minstrel show is now defunct and the shucking and jiving for your entertainment is a thing of the past. Like a phoenix, Black Americans are rising from the ashes, better and stronger than ever before. No longer contained, our minds and hearts are free. It is time for us to take our rightful place in this country. A country that was built on the backs of our ancestors. The physical shackles were removed years ago by those that came before us, now it is time for us to remove the mental shackles as well. It is time for us to be the CEOs of our greatness. We should no longer allow others to profit from our time and talents. It is time for us to be owners of businesses and corporations to create a continuum for generations to come. It is time for Black men to take back their regality and remember that they are descendants of greatness. It is not only important to know that we are great, but it is equally as important to walk in that greatness and purpose. It is time to rebuild the foundation of our families so that we can promulgate generational success. We need to dismantle the school to prison pipeline and no longer fill the vacancies of the prison system. The time is now, the place is right here. What we have started we must finish and see it through until the end.