Black Lives Matter MovementA Story by Mel Lisarandom. not a story. closest option available. I am no editor just a writer with alot on her mind lolBlack Lives Matter Fueled By Bias Liberal Media In the last few years there have been numerous incidents
involving blacks and authority figures in law enforcement. This has dominated the news coverage almost
every other week as I am writing this. There are numerous incidents that occur
daily that is the opposite of what the media choose to focus on. News media that include; online articles (yahoo & MSN), TV news channels ( CNN,Fox, NBC) newspaper ( The Times etc) and Radio unfortunately is considered "reliable" to the masses.
The major news sources that are most trusted are those that are most familiar
to readers or viewers and are owned and run by the Elites. Instead of watching these events unfold and become quick to
formulate some conclusion, playing court, judge or forensics without any
degrees in such fields, step back, research, use critical thinking and ask how should you interpret what you are
viewing, hearing or reading? How should
you react after you have done all of that?
Did you hear the entire story? Were you present at the incident to be an
eye witness, or did you just watch a 2 min clip on you tube, vine etc. and came to a conclusion? You really cannot draw any conclusions no
matter what media is stating or relaying. They are not Gods, they make mistakes, over hype, over use and overlook issues and most could care less because they are getting benefits from
swaying public opinions. Protesters Are
Followers Not True Leaders
But this is not about them, the biased main stream media;
this is about how we can fight injustice by using critical thinking and taking
control of emotions and providing some problem solving techniques if you will in order to achieve everlasting and true justice (not just for blacks but since this is about BLM I am addressing blacks). We are noticing the emotional reactions that are taking
place stirred up by the leading news medias. It is very disturbing to say the
least. They have people acting like irrational wild zoo animals just the way
they have programmed many to act. When you behave this way, you will never get
the change you are seeking. Protesting is ok, but it will not change the
outcome. You may succeed in changing laws or getting justice in the form of an arrest or trial but it still will NOT put an end to injustice now occurring back to back. You will be back out
on the street protesting, holding up signs screaming, “Black lives matter”
wearing t-shirts etc every other day and It will have no real influence of change. This is
apparent because people sit back and wait for the next event to run to the
streets. They have become racial ambulance chasers who chase the next big news
for profit, personal gain or simply because it is trending. When these "Activists" put down their signs and return to their
dwellings what is the state of their communities what real contribution have
they made to society as a whole? How do they interact with children in their
homes and in their communities? How do they resolve every day conflicts? Is it
with sound logic or with wild emotional out-burst and violence? Are some of
these people behind the cell phones recording fights in their communities?
Having abortions after abortions? Allowing their kids to run the streets? If
not what are they doing about these issues? Many need to protest in their homes
against the injustices they have implemented on their own children. The children being neglected, ending up in jail or ending up shot and killed on the streets. They produce no good
fruit and most attend marches to be a part of something or to be seen and heard
not to fight for justice of a life lost but to compensate for their own private incompetence.
Some want to be a part of a group because alone they feel they cannot make a difference
in their own lives or others. I view most of these protesters as followers not
true leaders. If black lives truly matters then these protesters would
work to build up their communities, better their conduct in every aspect of
their lives, respect themselves, be responsible with their bodies, raise their children properly, teach them also how to conduct themselves and
respect other adults. They would not seek Government (Democrats/Liberals) to assist
in solving their issues for them but they would create their own Government
raise up some respectable law enforcers, lawyers, judges, Doctors, farmers,
architects etc. Bring up a generation that will be self-sufficient as well as
selfless. I see no Martin Luther King in any of today’s black leaders or these
protest groups and the future looks very bleak. These protests are filled with ignorance and the scorned looking for an
opportunity to rebel, exact some revenge for unresolved inner turmoils. For some it is to gain media
attention. Trend focused generation, what is most trending is the up for the
chase. It is highly disturbing and embarrassing. And these so called Black Leaders are non the better they care more about money and politics than the people they represent in color. Ever notice how Obama (so called Black President) has very little to no comment on the situations? If he does comment it is to incite the victimization mentality that is causing the problem in the first place. He gives no true solutions or resolution ( yet blacks put him up there with Martin Luther??).
Real Change Won’t Be
Accomplished by Marches and Protests
To fight injustice, we must start working in our homes and families most importantly on ourselves. Protests and marches were markers used by those before us to accomplish a change needed to push us forward. It was not meant to be used as a scape goat. Ignoring the fact that most have yet to overcome emotional traumas of that past, a past they never partaken, so they are ignorant of its true purpose. Now this generation exploits marches and protests, we have reverted backwards. We were to move on from marches and protest; we were required to implement the lessons of the past within ourselves,communities and in our homes to continue progression. But we have yet to progress for here we are resorting back to the marching and protesting. But there is
still hope in a few and media keep on ignoring many good incidents to keep blacks in an emotional stampede. I will use a perfect example of a good incident reported by my pastor. He
spoke on how he counseled a group of youths at our church in regards to their
conducts if/when they encounter a police officer or caught up in any injustice behavior
by police or any authority figure for that matter. After he counseled them,
they were on their way to a youth outing. On their way they were pulled over by
police for no reason they could think of, other than it was a large group of
vehicles and buses. But not one of these black youths found themselves in
situations we now see occurring on the news. How could that be? Maybe it was
because they were well educated black youths, whose parents and community (church,
pastor etc.) taught them how to speak respectfully, dress respectfully and
address everyone with respect. Their conduct and character was on display and
this was how they fought injustice. The
police could not find any reason to create a hostile atmosphere to arrest,
drag, choke or shoot any of them. They
resonated light and when you shine in the dark, it open minds and any
stereotypes these officers may have had dissipated. The cops in return,
responded to these youths with respect, a little sense of humor was exchanged with
them and the officers and they went on their way. Most blacks will take this as a form of kissing up to the
“man” or being some sort of sell out, behaving with respect and conducting oneself
like that of a responsible well educated black person is considered weak. But
this was how Martin Luther King (a man they say they revered) conducted
himself. If you act like an animal you will be treated like one.
You fight, they fight and you will not win. Most want to war with cops and
think this will resolve the root issues. The mere fact that your way of resolving
injustice is by being violent and allowing resentment to rule you only reveals the nature of your true intent and inner selves therefore you are
not equip to change anything. It starts
with one person making a change in themselves to make a big impact on others, whether
it is on a cop, a boss at your job, a teacher at a school etc. you can impact change
with how you conduct yourself around others, in return they also change. © 2015 Mel LisaAuthor's Note
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Added on August 11, 2015 Last Updated on August 11, 2015 Tags: black lives matter, blacks, injustice, protesting, marching, violence, riots, cops, obama, politics AuthorMel LisaNew York, NYAboutHi my name is Mel and I love writing. I have been writing poetry all my life. I love the freedom it allows for an artistic soul to express their inner most thoughts !. more..Writing
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