“How come black people never protest black on black crime?” Have you ever heard folks say that? I have countless times. Well they do. It doesn’t get enough dips of attention like all the other controversial media coverage. They love to sip on all the negativity most of the time. On July 7, 2018 Saint Sabina church lead a peaceful protest against gun violence with Father Michael Pfleger as the thriving force. They marched from 79th to 67th street. It was a successful march as noted in the Chicago Sun Times. I had a few friends and some associates who attended the march. One of my girlfriends said Governor Rauner displayed a little bit of his hoity-toity dust in the air. He was ineffective. There was no stopping or blocking the march. My girlfriend said when they heard there was resistance to their march, they began to pray. It all worked! They shut the Dan Ryan down. Did Governor Rauner forget about their first amendment rights? You might not agree with it but sometimes you have drink sips of radical to get the responsiveness of those who should be partnering with the community and local churches. It is imperative to be extreme; to be counted in when politicians want to count you out. It is fundamental to hold those accountable for providing economic development to black and brown people; justice and equality. I plan on taking a visit to Saint Sabina church soon.
I commend Father Pfleger for using his platform as a man of God to sip on a higher calling of demanding change in the neighborhoods on the south side of Chicago. Instead of complaining maybe it would benefit you to take a huge sip of examples from Father Michael Pfleger. Shame on all those other pastors and other religious leaders for NOT marching with Saint Sabina; especially those who are African American. You do know Father Pfleger pastors a predominantly African American community of believers, right? I repeat, every pastor and church on the south side of Chicago should have been represented at that march. There were some churches represented from the south suburbs who attended the march. If there is anyone who can stop the spirit of wickedness in all directions it is the prayer warriors; believers. Sip on that! Father Pfleger did what he had to do! He cares about the people in his community. I so get it!
The lengthening of some people’s ignorance is quite disturbing. I went to the Festival of the Lakes in Indiana. My goal was to see the artist Nas (hip hop artist). Nas came out last. When I arrived Twista was performing on state. Twista is from Chicago so of course he gets love from me. I like a few of his songs. I get that we take sips of not liking every song or every artist. As Twista was performing he introduced one of his artist who goes by the name of B Hype. I’ve never heard of him because I don’t listen to that type of music. When B Hype came out the crowd was less hyped. The energy changed. I think B Hype was not a good choice for the Festival of the Lake event. All I could remember were all the statements I heard from the people standing next to me when B Hype can out with his song titled “I Need Drugs.” Folks with children didn’t like it. It glorified taking drugs and being high. I get how that particular lifestyle is prevalent and popular to some in the music industry, sadly. I sure as heck was not feeling it AT ALL! I thought the song was very inappropriate. I was like really Twista? Why did he put B Hype on stage at a festival where he knew all kind of families would be present? I surmise in light of B Hype being an American citizen, his freedom of speech is certainly protected by the first amendment as well; whether you liked it or not. I so get it!
What is it that you get? Do you allow understanding to slip by you with no evidence of empathy and sympathy attached to your humanity? Are you a person who is always so quick to judge, drowning in stereotypes with all of your lovely might? As my Lula (grandmother) use to say, keep on living, you'll get it. I pray that you will!
I commend Father Pfleger for using his platform as a man of God to sip on a higher calling of demanding change in the neighborhoods on the south side of Chicago. Instead of complaining maybe it would benefit you to take a huge sip of examples from Father Michael Pfleger. Shame on all those other pastors and other religious leaders for NOT marching with Saint Sabina; especially those who are African American. You do know Father Pfleger pastors a predominantly African American community of believers, right? I repeat, every pastor and church on the south side of Chicago should have been represented at that march. There were some churches represented from the south suburbs who attended the march. If there is anyone who can stop the spirit of wickedness in all directions it is the prayer warriors; believers. Sip on that! Father Pfleger did what he had to do! He cares about the people in his community. I so get it!
The lengthening of some people’s ignorance is quite disturbing. I went to the Festival of the Lakes in Indiana. My goal was to see the artist Nas (hip hop artist). Nas came out last. When I arrived Twista was performing on state. Twista is from Chicago so of course he gets love from me. I like a few of his songs. I get that we take sips of not liking every song or every artist. As Twista was performing he introduced one of his artist who goes by the name of B Hype. I’ve never heard of him because I don’t listen to that type of music. When B Hype came out the crowd was less hyped. The energy changed. I think B Hype was not a good choice for the Festival of the Lake event. All I could remember were all the statements I heard from the people standing next to me when B Hype can out with his song titled “I Need Drugs.” Folks with children didn’t like it. It glorified taking drugs and being high. I get how that particular lifestyle is prevalent and popular to some in the music industry, sadly. I sure as heck was not feeling it AT ALL! I thought the song was very inappropriate. I was like really Twista? Why did he put B Hype on stage at a festival where he knew all kind of families would be present? I surmise in light of B Hype being an American citizen, his freedom of speech is certainly protected by the first amendment as well; whether you liked it or not. I so get it!
What is it that you get? Do you allow understanding to slip by you with no evidence of empathy and sympathy attached to your humanity? Are you a person who is always so quick to judge, drowning in stereotypes with all of your lovely might? As my Lula (grandmother) use to say, keep on living, you'll get it. I pray that you will!
