PEACE

PEACE
How was your weekend? Spent all day with my son. Finally, his time. We went out to eat; along with a brother that works with him from the Portland Rec., "Aftercare Program", and his sitter.  It feels as if they have been spending more time with him that I have over the last two weeks.  In the words of Ice Cube, "Today was a Good Day".  My mind is already back on business though why I can't sleep. It feels like I am being sabotaged and scrutinized by, "White America".  I sometimes wonder if moving here to Maine was the best thing for my son and I.  The politics and policies of, "RACE" is so alive in this state.  It makes me question my judgement and wonder when I meet someone who I believe is good, honest and has a pure sense of inquiry. My heart will be heavy this week because of a legal battle I must enter because of these forces but I guess the struggle continues. The subject of, "Racial Prejudice", should be one of your topics. I would love to hear the overall opinions verbalized throughout the morning. Your show reaches the Mid-Coast / Southern, Maine psyche. (Humm "Southern")  Well, I am going to listen to Nina Simone and get focused. Maybe the politics of segregation is the only way. Separate But Never Equal. Stick to your own kind. This is a struggle that would have been over if humanity was the real consciousness of this nation. The very phrase of, "We have to practice tolerance", is a condescending one. It eludes to the fact that someone is less than and the superior person must be patient with them. Economic oppression is the aspect of this fight that is never voiced but the number one tool of racial parlor tricks. It seems as if a person of color has to be totally represented even legally by color otherwise the art of deception will be practiced. I feel as if I must become an attorney, a Phd. of varied disciplines and a medical specialist if I am to have any chance at overcoming or staying relevant in this fight. Grassroot activism is not a true fight for color because we must pimp out ourselves for, White is Right", social policies which is the mindstate that one needs these degrees to become relevant. Truthfully it is just the bigoted practice of colonizing color through commerical economics which is nothing other than a disguise for a new age of slavery. Oppressive social policy is the REAL ID that NO ONE is addressing!!!!
MY LIFE, THIS FIGHT, is STILL IN THE NIGHT. When will all US FOLK see DAYLIGHT!! or is it just THEY RIGHTS. Hypocrisy disguised as democracy, mocking Me mockery

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This is the response to the letter that I wrote to a friend. The Response is in RED
With Friends like this I believe there is hope and meaning to the struggle. So my struggle continues in the Whitest State in the Nation whose State Motto is, "The Way Life Should Be."  .7 percent of the population of Maine is Black yet over 30 percent of the prison population is Black. One of the most accepted phases or statement from a Mainer is, "You're from away."  This is the number one reason they give for not engaging with a person of color. It is time that a light be shined on the overt racial disparity in the social communities and political policies of the State of Maine.
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PEACE
How was your weekend? My weekend was restful and uneventful.  Spent all day with my son. Finally, his time. We went out to eat; along with a brother that works with him from the Portland Rec., "Aftercare Program", and his sitter.  It feels as if they have been spending more time with him that I have over the last two weeks.  I am sure that you're thankful for such caring people to look after him when you're not around.  It makes all the difference in our ability to perform @ work and attend to things outside the home, when we know our children are safe and happy.   the words of Ice Cube, "Today was a Good Day".  My mind is already back on business though why I can't sleep. It feels like I am being sabotaged and scrutinized by, "White America".  I sometimes wonder if moving here to Maine was the best thing for my son and I.  The politics and policies of, "RACE" is so alive in this state.  It makes me question my judgment and wonder when I meet someone who I believe is good, honest and has a pure sense of inquiry. Hashim, I am shocked to read these words...  The impression you give of your life, and all that you stand for is one of tolerance, acceptance and patience.  This is the nuts and bolts of what you do and why you do it!  Isn't it a passion for you to teach tolerance and equality?  I am just getting to know you, but I never would have guessed that YOU (of all the people I've met in my short 36 years on this planet) would ever allow yourself to be controlled by the words of others, or at the very least, let others make decisions for you in how you regard people. My heart will be heavy this week because of a legal battle I must enter because of these forces but I guess the struggle continues. I am sorry to hear this, I hope things go well for you. I shall say a prayer and keep optimistic thoughts open and headed in your direction all week.  The subject of, "Racial Prejudice", should be one of your topics. I would love to hear the overall opinions verbalized throughout the morning. Your show reaches the Mid-Coast / Southern, Maine psyche. (Humm "Southern") As much as we'd like to crack open the mic and let hell loose, we are governed as to show content.  We have a specific audience, and we are to keep within the confines of the listening audience. As you know, that's how it is when you work for 'The Man'. If it were a community show such as yours that would be a different story.  Well, I am going to listen to Nina Simone and get focused. Maybe the politics of segregation is the only way. I don't believe that for a minute and neither do you. Separate But Never Equal. Again, I don't believe what I am reading. Stick to your own kind. This is a hurtful statement, no matter how you look at it or who you are... This is a struggle that would have been over if humanity was the real consciousness of this nation. Unfortunate, but true. The very phrase of, "We have to practice tolerance", is a condescending one. It eludes to the fact that someone is less than and the superior person must be patient with them. Economic oppression is the aspect of this fight that is never voiced but the number one tool of racial parlor tricks. It seems as if a person of color has to be totally represented even legally by color otherwise the art of deception will be practiced. I feel as if I must become an attorney, a Phd. of varied disciplines and a medical specialist if I am to have any chance at overcoming or staying relevant in this fight. I am saddened by this, truly.  It is shameful that someone as intelligent as yourself, can't see the good you're doing, because you're feeling overshadowed in this moment.  Why must you feel that someone can dictate to you what you stand for, or that you must have a million college degrees to back your sustenance or cause?  Grassroot activism is not a true fight for color because we must pimp out ourselves for, White is Right", social policies which is the mindstate that one needs these degrees to become relevant. Fuck that! Those so called ' social policies' are handed to us by hypocritical individuals and politicians who wouldn't know truth if it smacked them right dead on in the soup coolers.  It makes me sick that a Judge can sit on a bench and pass out rulings to 'defendants' regarding their behaviors and actions - then 5 hours later, be caught in a hotel room doing drugs and having sex with girls young enough to be my fucking daughter!  Truthfully it is just the bigoted practice of colonizing color through commerical economics which is nothing other than a disguise for a new age of slavery. Oppressive social policy is the REAL ID that NO ONE is addressing!!!!

MY LIFE, THIS FIGHT, is STILL IN THE NIGHT. When will all "US FOLK" ??? Why categorize yourself that way?  You're falling into the trap that the hypocrites have set out for you! Some days, I see such power and resistance from our diverse community, and other days that the oppression is evident in the spirits I see walking all around me.  see DAYLIGHT!! or is it just THEY RIGHTS. Hypocrisy disguised as democracy, mocking Me mockery Hashim, you have a beautiful spirit - don't let the ignorance of the community, state, nation or world put such a damper on you.  Do your best every day, and fuck everyone else.  You have peace in your soul and heart.

I just read an article about Ruby Dee in Interview magazine.  She mentioned the friendships that she and her late husband (Ossie Davis) had with Malcom X and Spike Lee; and how they were early supporters of Dr. King.  She also discussed how her mother raised her to be an 'agent of change' stating that her mother placed high values on education and discipline. Interesting article.  I'd never heard of her before this morning.  Here is a quote where she discusses why she thinks racism is beyond race "in too much of the world the thieves are in the saddle calling the shots and no matter what country you live in, you're going to recognize your own kind.  When they first started talking about globalization, my husband said 'there goes democracy". I remember when the slogan was 'workers of the world unite', but you can bet that workers are not united now!  My husband Ossie understood that the only unity that was going to be allowed was the unity of worldwide capital."

The struggle continues.  It will always continue to some extent. Hashim, don't give up on what you're doing.  Many people depend on you for guidance and see you as the fuel of their dreams and the vehicle of their aspirations.  You are a formidable opponent - don't fret.  After some sleep and a strong coffee, I hope your spirits are renewed and you can once again 'resume the fight'.  Don't become complacent or lackadaisical with your purpose.

If a genie popped out of a bottle for me today and granted me 3 wishes, one of them would be for worldwide 'color'-blindness.

I hope that by your comment "Separate But Never Equal.  Stick to your own kind" wasn't meant to indicate that I am no longer welcome to share your company.  You said the other day, that you would be considered a 'sell out' if you were to keep company with a white woman.  That is terribly dispiriting.

Keep your chin up, I am sending good vibes in your direction.

H