Even before the economic collapse of 2008, there were more American children that were going hungry in than in the past ten years.
Recently, the Department of Agriculture reported that because of financial instability, more than 312,000 households cut back on food for children in 2007, up from 221,000 in 2006. The federal government expects 2008 to paint an even “grimmer” picture.
There are $30 million Americans on food stamps--1 in 10 Americans…African Americans, Caucasians, Latinos, Asians and Native American are recipients. A $700 billion dollar bailout that’s proven to be ineffective, 1 million Americans have lost their jobs, (and counting), two wars, an education system for the world to mock and finally…a President who by far is the worst in U.S. history (James Buchannon the 15th President was considered the worst until George W. Bush) stands pat and does nothing to stop the spiraling downhill disasters.
Enough already! Perhaps we are asking too much from our so-called leaders in our city, state, and country. It is time for you, me, and anyone else who’s exhausted about the state of our economy, education, the healthcare system, and families to start creating opportunities in our communities.
Folks, the days of marching in the streets demanding change is over! We can no longer hold onto the “dogmas of the past.” Those who came before us did this with the hope that we build upon the foundation--not build on the foundation. Action, action, action will be the motivating force to move our communities in a new direction.
Before his death, a young reporter asked Frederick Douglas what should be done to continue to progress? Douglas said “Agitate, agitate, agitate.”
Lets’ begin to move in the same direction…all of our futures depend upon it.
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No doubt that self-sufficiency is key to continued growth up out of the pits of despair, but let us also remember that self-sufficiency comes with a price....unity. See, it is difficult, if not impossible to achieve any desired goal/effect without the help of a power greater than us all, but since the estanlishment of a so-called democratic process, the government has always set itself up as "Big Daddy". This is the same system that ruled that any woman who was caring for a child off of the crumbs of Public Welfare could not have that child's father living with her. Now how ludicrous is that, when welfare is supposed to represent the family structure? Well its only ludicrous if you do not understand government. Take a look at the shape of the Washington Monument, then answer that question. Government is daddy. After all, when you look at the spending power of Black America and where it puts most of its money, it certainly is "where their mouth is"! Blacks spend an astronomical amount of money on fast food, which is why nearly every 1000 feet you will find some kind of restaurant. Much of this is a result of depressive episodes had as a result of this economy and many other seemingly hopless condictions, but help is there, but you cannot tell help how to help you. There are many resources available to not just the black community, but to all citizens of Philadelphia, but one has to go after it and stop using excuses not to. Lastly, hold those elected officials accountable for their promises and roles in city government. Stop letting them treat us dirty. You want to march, march to their offices and tell them what they can do to better your community. Do it one by one, two by two, three by three, whatever way you want top....just do it!
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